VAIO Notebook User Guide ® PCG-SR5K/PCG-SR7K ®
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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. Model Number: PCG-3102/PCG-3112 Serial Number:________________________ )8-46155AVERTISSEMENT Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.
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connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area. Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. !Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. !Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.
Contents Welcome............................................................................... 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1 Unpacking Your Notebook ............................................................ 2 Manuals .................................................................................................2 Software CDs ........................................................................................
N VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Memory Stick® Media ......................................................26 Types of Memory Stick Media .........................................................26 Handling and Storing Memory Stick Media................................27 Inserting a Memory Stick Media .....................................................28 Removing a Memory Stick Media ...................................................29 Using MG Memory Stick Media with Data from Another Device.........
NE Connecting an External Display .................................................. 59 To Connect a Monitor........................................................................59 To Connect a Projector ......................................................................60 Adding Memory ............................................................................ 61 Installing a Memory Module............................................................61 Confirming Added Memory Capacity.................
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video computing and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Notebook, see page 92 ❑ Exceptional performance: Your notebook includes a fast Intel® Mobile Pentium® III processor and a V.90-compatible modem.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Rechargeable battery pack AC adapter Power cord Manuals ❑ The VAIO® Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It also includes product specifications. ❑ Sony Read Me First contains Troubleshooting and Errors, the most up-to-date information on using your computer, and software support information.
Unpacking Your Notebook ! Software CDs Microsoft® Word 2000 Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) ✍ To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase either the PCG-CD51 CD-ROM drive, the PCGA-CDRW51 CD-RW drive, or the PCGA-DVD51 DVD drive.
" 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 attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments. 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 # ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and 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. ❑ Placement of an external display – When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance.
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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 Power indicator (pages 14, 19) 8 Microphone 2 Battery indicator (page 19) 9 LCD screen (pages 20) 3 MG Memory Stick (page 26) 10 Keyboard (page 16) 4 Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) 11 Touchpad (page 21) 5 Num Lock indicator (page 19) 12 Power (page 10) 6 Caps Lock indicator (page 19) 13 Left/right button 7 Scroll Lock indicator (page 19) 14 Speakers (pages 20, 85) %
& VAIO® Notebook User Guide Back 1 Battery connector (page 11) Left DC In connector (page 10) 1 4 2 Air vent 3 VGA adapter output (for connecting an external 6 display) 5 USB connector Memory Stick® slot (page 26) Memory Stick® eject button
Locating Controls and Connectors Right 1 i Headphone connector (page 24) 5 2 m 6 3 Jog Dial control (page 38) 4 PC Card eject button Microphone connector PC Card slot (page 35) i.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V1) into the DC In connector on the computer. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Connecting a Power Source To Insert the Battery Pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover. 1 Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position. Lock lever 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer, and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide To Charge the Battery Pack 1 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. 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 an additional hour.
Connecting a Power Source ! The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low.
" VAIO® Notebook User Guide Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. LCD lock lever 2 Slide the power switch to the right until the green power indicator light turns on. Power indicator Power switch ✍ If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds, the computer turns off. 3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display.
Shutting Down Your Computer # Shutting Down Your Computer ! 1 2 3 4 To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer. Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. Select Shut down. Click OK. ✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. 5 6 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator turns off.
$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Function keys Escape Key Print Screen key Correction keys Backspace key Shift key Fn key Ctrl key Fn key Alt key Windows key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Applications key Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.
Using the Keyboard Key Description Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it. Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands.
& VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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.
Using the Keyboard 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 Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use. Stick Light On Off Hard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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) Speaker switch Toggles the built-in speaker off and on. Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
Using the Touchpad 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. 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. Right-click Press the right button once.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Smart Pad Smart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using your finger. To use Smart Pad 1 2 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. Point to Programs, point to Smart Utilities, and then click Smart Pad. Smart Pad enters tablet mode. In this mode the touchpad corresponds with the Smart Pad screen. For example, when you write letters on the left corner of the touchpad, the letters appear on the left corner of the screen.
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 To increase the sound of the microphone: 1 2 3 4 Double-click on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window. If Microphone is not displayed, from the Options menu click, Properties, select Microphone from the Control panel, and then click OK. From the Options menu, click Tone. Tone displays in the Microphone panel. Click Tone. The Microphone setting window displays. Click Mic 20dB in Other settings, and then click Close.
Recording from a microphone or audio equipment 3 4 # Click Effective, you can also customize the setting by choosing options such as Time. Click OK. ✍ When recording or using microphone echo, some software options may not be available. To effect the MIDI sound: 1 2 3 4 From the Start menu, select Settings, and click Control Panel. In the Control panel, double-click YAMAHA DS-XG. Select the Sysnth tab. Select the desired effect, and then click OK.
$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Memory Stick® Media This new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, the media can be used for external data storage. Types of Memory Stick Media Two types of Memory Stick media are available.
Using Memory Stick® Media % Handling and Storing Memory Stick Media Follow these guidelines when handling and storing Memory Stick media. ❑ Do not touch the contacts on a Memory Stick media with your fingers or any metal object. ❑ Use only the labels provided with a Memory Stick media. Do not attach other labels to it. ❑ Handle the media carefully. Avoid dropping, bending, or subjecting it to shock or vibration. ❑ Do not attempt to disassemble the Memory Stick media.
& VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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. Memory Stick Media ! Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in toward the slot. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the media into the slot. To confirm that the Memory Stick media is inserted correctly, check the Removable Disk (S:) drive.
Using Memory Stick® Media ' Removing a Memory Stick Media 1 2 3 Ensure that the Memory Stick media indicator light is off. Push in the Memory Stick media eject button. When the button ejects, push it again and remove the Memory Stick media.
! VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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. Insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot and save your movie or still image as data files to the Memory Stick media. Use Sony’s PictureGear™ software (preinstalled with your notebook) to move the files to a Memory Stick media.
Using Memory Stick® Media ! 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. ! 1 2 3 Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on a Memory Stick media.
! VAIO® Notebook User Guide i.LINK® Interface Your notebook comes equipped with an i.LINK S400 port. The port is a digital interface (IEEE 1394) 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.
Using a Floppy Disk Drive (optional) !! Using a Floppy Disk Drive (optional) You can connect a floppy disk drive to the computer: (USB) connector on your 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 a floppy disk drive into the (USB) connector on the computer. The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up.
!" VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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. Eject button LED indicator Removing a Floppy Disk Drive When the Computer is On ✍ If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Double-click in the task tray. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog displays. Select the hardware device you wish to remove by clicking it.
Using PC Cards !# Using PC Cards Your computer 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.
!$ 3 VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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 comes out. Insert with the arrow facing forward. PC card ✍ Do not force a card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation. See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use.
Using PC Cards 3 Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the computer. Release button 4 5 Gently grasp the card and pull it out. Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot.
!& 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 below. 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.
Using the Jog Dial Control !' Using the Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial control’s settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics. 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.
" VAIO® Notebook User Guide Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View, Simple Menu and Full Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the shift key while turning the Jog Dial control.
Using the Jog Dial Control " 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.
" VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has 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. See the Smart Connect online help for more information. i.LINK cable i.
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 allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has three distinct power saving modes: System Idle, System Suspend, and System Hibernation.
"" VAIO® Notebook User Guide System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode. To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn+Esc. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode. To return to normal mode Press any key. System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode.
Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 46) ❑ Modem (page 47) ❑ Local Area Network (LAN) (page 51) ❑ CD/CDRW/DVD drive (page 53) ❑ 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. Also, you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty. 1 Open the phone line jack cover.
Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line "% Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line The computer comes with an internal fax modem that allows you to exchange data by faxing through the Internet or faxing by connecting the computer to the telephone line using a phone cable (optional). The maximum communication speed of the internal modem (V.90, 56K) is 56 Kbps for data reception and 33.6 Kbps for data transmission. This speed may vary depending on the line conditions.
"& 5 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Click OK to close the Dialing Properties dialog box. Open the modular jack cover. Modular jack cover Connect to the Telephone Line Connect the telephone cord to the line jack on the side of the computer until it clicks into place.
Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line "' If your telephone has two modular jacks, connect it as illustrated below. ✍ 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 Notes on the Telephone Line ❑ The internal fax modem can be connected to the subscriber telephone line. Do not connect it to the PBX (Private Branch Exchange). Connecting to the PBX may cause a failure or fire. ❑ Some PBXs may use the same electric requirements as the subscriber telephone line of the local telephone company. Ask the manufacturer of your PBX or your PBX maintenance agent for compatibility.
Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) # Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, please ask your system manager. Ethernet Adapter ! Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the (Ethernet network) port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line.
# VAIO® Notebook User Guide Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection To connect to the network: 1 2 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties. Click Advanced and select Network Identification to set the computer name, domain, workgroup, and DNS suffix. You can also use the Network Identification Wizard. To set the connections, bindings, and provider order 1 2 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties. Click Advanced and select Advanced Settings.
Connecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive (optional) #! Connecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive (optional) You can use the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive, the PCGACDRW51 CD-RW drive, or PCGA-DVD51 DVD drive with your notebook. If you use either optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. The drive draws power from the computer through a PC card. ✍ Procedures for connecting the CD drive may vary, depending on the CD drive.
#" 3 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 35 for details. ✍ A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD-ROM drive at the factory. Before using the CD-ROM drive, remove the protective cover. To Insert a Disc 1 Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. Eject button 2 Disc Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place.
Connecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive (optional) 3 ## Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc. Busy indicator To Remove the Drive Remove the PC card from the computer. See “Using PC Cards” on page 35 for details.
#$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide Connecting an i.LINK® device Your VAIO® notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) connector, which you can use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder. To connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable into the S400 connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out connector on the digital video camera recorder.
Connecting an i.LINK® device #% ✍ 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.
#& VAIO® Notebook User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device You can connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse or printer* to your computer. ✍ You can use the optional Sony USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1) with this notebook. Plug the USB mouse 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. To Connect a USB Device Use the symbol to locate the USB connector on the left side of the computer.
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 computer. 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 To Connect a Projector You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. Monitor Projector to Power cord To i 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 computer.
Adding Memory $ 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. Be advised that memory upgrades performed by end users will void the warranty of this computer.
$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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.
Adding Memory 3 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. Palm rest 4 5 $! Palm rest on keyboard Before you remove the module from its package, touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body. Remove the module from its protective package.
$" VAIO® Notebook User Guide Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends. Empty slot ! 6 Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer. 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. Notch on keyboard 7 Close the display panel and replace the six (6) screws on the bottom of the computer.
Adding Memory $# Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver to tighten all six screws at the locations shown below. Removing a Memory Module 1 2 3 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer, and then remove the battery. Perform Steps 2 and 3 for "Installing a Memory Module." The computer interior becomes extremely hot during operation. Wait about one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws. Remove the memory module.
$$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 2 3 Turn on the computer. Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and then click Sony Notebook Setup. Click the About This Computer tab. Check the System Memory displayed in the left panel to confirm that the correct memory amount is displayed. If the memory amount on the display is not correct, shut down the system, turn off the computer, and repeat the installation procedures.
About Your Software MovieShaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play. ✍ For PCG-SR5K models, you must set the screen resolution to 1024x768. Your default screen resolution of 800x600 is not supported by MovieShaker.
$& 4 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.
About Your Software $' Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30-second scene. 1 2 3 4 Click the Shake tab. Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray. To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play.
% VAIO® Notebook User Guide Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Working Panel Sound Color Monitor Speed Effect Palette Trim Palette Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip: 1 2 3 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.
About Your Software % Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click Export. Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. Click Next. Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. Name the file. Click Save. ! Exporting movies may take a long time to completeSave movie as DV (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest.
% 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 %! Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images should be the same size and overlap 20%. How to stitch a panoramic picture: 1 2 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. Select the images you want to use. ✍ We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. 3 4 5 6 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. Select the correct lens and click Okay.
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Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect your computer from potential damage. Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful when using the computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause malfunction. ❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
%$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter. Handling Your Notebook ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Notes on Use %% ❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set. ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result. ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.
%& VAIO® Notebook User Guide Cleaning CD or DVD Media ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc. ❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out.
Notes on Use %' Cleaning Your Notebook ❑ Make sure to disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the computer. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen. ❑ Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. ✍ When you reconnect devices, be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 15. Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss.
& VAIO® Notebook User Guide When I turn on my computer, the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start ❑ Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non-bootable diskette is in the drive. ❑ If a non-bootable diskette is in the drive, turn off the computer, remove the diskette, and then turn on the computer again. Confirm that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.
Troubleshooting &! My LCD does not display anything ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on. ❑ Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged. ❑ The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the display. ❑ The video output may be directed to an external display attached to the port replicator.
&" VAIO® Notebook User Guide My printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs, follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection: 1 2 3 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. Click the Device Manager tab. Select Refresh, and then click OK. The printer should now function properly. I cannot play a CD ❑ Make sure the label of the CD is facing up.
Troubleshooting &# My speaker has no sound ❑ The built-in speaker is turned off. Press Fn+F3 to turn on the speaker. ❑ The speaker volume is turned to the minimum. Press Fn+F4, and then press : or ? to increase the volume. ❑ If your computer is powered by the battery, check that the battery is connected properly and that it is charged. ❑ If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows.
&$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide My mouse does not work If you have connected an external mouse to the mini USB connector, it may cause some problems when you transfer high-speed or high-capacity data. Use the USB connector. I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen ❑ Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected. ❑ If you are using multiple i.LINK devices, the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation.
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 Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions, the most up-todate information on using your computer, and software support information. 2 User Guide Explains how to use your notebook computer and peripheral devices, and solve common problems.
&& VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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 PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive, the PCGA-CDRW51, or the PCGA-DVD51 drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs. Using the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased.
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs &' To use the System Recovery CD(s) ✍ The optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive, the PCGA-CDRW51, or the PCGA-DVD51 drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD. You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD. Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows Getting Started manual. You will need this number to complete the recovery process.
' 5 6 7 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears. Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts from the Recovery CD.
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs ' Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D.* DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. To maintain optimum performance of DVgate Motion, you should defragment your D partition regularly.
' VAIO® Notebook User Guide Specifications Model PCG-SR5K PCG-SR7K 500 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III 600 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III with Intel® SpeedStep™ technology† Hard Disk Drive C/D Partition 9 GB‡ Approx. 70% and 30% 12 GB‡ Approx. 70% and 30% Standard RAM 64 MB SDRAM** expandable to 256 MB†† 128 MB SDRAM,** expandable to 256 MB†† 10.4” SVGA TFT 10.
Specifications Model PCG-SR5K '! PCG-SR7K Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (not condensed), provided that humidity is less than 65% at 95° F (35° C) (hygrometer reading of less than 84° F (29° C)) Storage Temperature -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) (temperature gradient less than 18° F (10° C)/hour) Storage Humidity 10% to 90% (not condensed) provided that humidity is less than 20% at 140° F (60° C) (hygrometer reading of less than 95° F (35° C)) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed;
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Index A AC adapter 10, 75 AC power 10 adding hardware 45 peripherals 45 adjusting brightness 20 air circulation 76 Alt key 17 Application Recovery CDs 90 Applications key 17 B Batteries 78 battery pack 10, 78 charging 12 connector 8 indicator light status 12 indicator lights 7, 12, 19 inserting 11 loading 11 power status 12 rechargeable 10 removing 13 battery power 10 brightness adjusting 14, 20 built-in speaker 7, 20 volume 20 buttons Start 15 C cameras digital video recorder 56 canceling commands 17 C
'$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide starting 14 troubleshooting 8186 unpacking 2 connecting CD-ROM drive 35, 53 coin-operated telephones 46 digital video camera recorder 56 floppy disk drive 33 multiple phone lines 46 party phone lines 46 PBX 46 phone line 46 power source 10 Connecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive 53 connectors battery 8 DC In 8, 10 USB 33 correction keys 16, 17 Ctrl key 17 cursor-movement keys 16 D DC In 8, 10 digital video camera recorder 56 diskettes ejecting 34 handling 77 inserting into drive 3
Index indicator lights 19 battery 7, 12, 19 Caps Lock 7, 19 charge status 12 hard drive 7, 19 Num Lock 7, 19 power 7 Scroll Lock 7, 19 input devices iv Insert key 16, 17 inserting battery pack 11 diskettes into drive 33 installing hardware 45 peripherals 45 interference iv, 77 internal speaker See speakers J Jog Dial 38 K keyboard 7, 1618, 20 L Launcher Mode 39 LCD 75 lock lever 14 troubleshooting 83 lever LCD 14 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal vi safety precautions
'& VAIO® Notebook User Guide phone connecting line 46 jack 46 laws governing v PictureGear 72 Power 7 power 19 indicator light 7 switch 14 power saving modes 43 System Hibernation 20, 44 System Idle 20, 43 System Suspend 20, 44 power sources 10 connecting 10 precautions 76 Print Screen key 17 Printer 58, 84 R radio interference iv, 77 rechargeable battery pack 10 recharging battery pack 12 Recovery CDs 90 removing battery pack 13 diskettes 34 floppy disk drive 34 restoring data 90 S screen See LCD Scro
