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VAIO® Notebook User Guide PCG-FX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K, PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K, PCG-FX190/FX190K.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 2 Notice to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.
3 intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a SONY trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connecto r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité. ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.
5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 6 the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone compan y . This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.
7 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BA TTE RY Y ou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Cente r . For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1- 888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800- 961-7669 in Canada.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 8 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 utilit y , telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected togethe r .
9 Contents W elcome .................................................................................... 11 Features ....................................................................................................... 11 Unpacking Your Notebook ...
VAIO Notebook User Guide 10 C ustomizing Your V AIO ® N otebook ....................................... 81 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ............................................. 81 Controlling Power Management .......................
11 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.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 12 storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Optical drives play DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD- RW , and CD-R discs. (The CD- RW/DVD- ROM drive is available on select models onl y .
Unpacking Y our Notebook 13 ❑ Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual — Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 14 Ergonomic Considerations Y ou 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.
Ergonomic Considerations 15 fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display also. ❑ Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the displa y .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 16 ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result. ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.
Ergonomic Considerations 17 ❑ 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. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation.
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19 Setting Up Y our VAIO® Notebook T his section describes all the controls and connectors on your computer, how to connect your computer to a power source, and how to start and shut down your compute r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 20 4 Touchpad 10 Caps Lock indicator 5 Left/right buttons 11 Scroll Lock indicator 6 Power indicator.
Locating Controls and Connectors 21 Left 1 Video out (select models only) 4 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector * * i.LINK is a SONYtrademark used only to designate that a prodcut contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 22 Right 1 PPK buttons 2 Power button 3 Optical drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for PCG-FX170/PCG-FX170K PCG-FX190/PCG-FX190K) (DVD-ROM drive for PCG-FX120/PCG-FX120K/PCG-FX140 PCG.
Locating Controls and Connectors 23 Back 1 Modem jack 5 Monitor connector 2 USB connectors 6 Ethernet connector 3 Serial connector 7 DC In connector 4 Printer connector Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet network port.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 24 Bottom 1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 2 Reset switch 3 Tilt stands.
Connecting a Power Source 25 Connecting a Power Source Y ou 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 into the DC In connector on the compute r . 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapte r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 26 ❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapte r . Using Battery Power Y ou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer.
Connecting a Power Source 27 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the compute r . 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks. To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the compute r . 2 Insert the battery pack.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 28 There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicator lights Battery Indicator Description 1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the compute r . 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the right side of the compute r .
Connecting a Power Source 29 To remove the battery pack 1 Open the battery bay cove r . 2 Pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover of the battery ba y . Notes on the battery ❑ To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery Information.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 30 ❑ Y ou can extend battery life by changing the power-management modes in the PowerPanel utilit y. See “ Power Saving Modes ” ❑ The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and can be recharged at any time.
Starting Y our Computer 31 Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arro w , and lift the cove r . 2 Press the power button on top of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 32 3 If necessar y, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 then the down or left arrow ke y . ❑ To increase brightness, press Fn+F5 then the up or right arrow ke y .
33 Using Y o ur VAIO® Noteboo k Using the Keyboard Y our keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 34 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help ke y . The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next.
Using the Keyboard 35 + Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu. + M Minimizes all displayed windows. Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 36 Indicator (continued) Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active. The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active. Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.
Using the Keyboard 37 Fn+ only/ (F8) Control TV out (for models with TV Out only) Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes. Connect the cable before you turn on the computer, otherwise F n+ F8 will not work. Fn+ (F12) Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 38 Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. Y ou can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad. Touchpad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object.
Using the Touchpad 39 ✍ See Mouse Properties f or information on touchpad features, such as clicking both buttons simultaneousl y , adjusting touchpad speed, and Easy Launcher functions. To access Mouse Properties, click the Start button, point to S ettings, point to C ontrol Panel , and then cl ick the Mouse icon in the Control Panel .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 40 Using the Floppy Disk Drive Y our computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose ba y. To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.
Using the Floppy Disk Drive 41 To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the compute r . 2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the compute r . Slide this lever in the direction of the arro w . 3 Slide the drive out of the multipurpose ba y. 4 Insert the weight saver.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 42 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up. Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place.
Using the Optical Drive 43 Using the Optical Drive Y our computer comes with an optical drive (CD- RW/DVD-ROM drive or DVD- ROM drive), depending on the model you purchase. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the compute r . 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD- RW/DVD-ROM drive.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 44 4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place. Inserting an optical disc Label side facing up.
Using the Optical Drive 45 5 Close the tray by pushing it gentl y . Playing a DVD To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that your computer not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 46 ❑ Y ou can play DVDs using the DVD-ROM drive and the WinDVD software. See the help file that comes with the WinDVD software for details. If you have connected a T V , follow the instructions in “ Selecting the Display Mode ”.
Using the Optical Drive 47 Notes on CD and DVD media ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliabilit y .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 48 ✍ For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc. For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 4x speed, as DirectCD™ and Easy CD Creator™ are preset to that speed.
Using PC Cards 49 Using PC Cards Y our computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a network. To insert a PC card 1 Push the Release button once. The Release button pops out.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 50 bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC card is facing up. 4 Push the the PC card slot gently into the connecto r . The PC card is automatically detected by your system.
Using PC Cards 51 1 Double-click in the taskba r . The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog box appears. 2 Select the hardware device you wish to remove. 3 Click Stop. In the “Stop a Hardware device” dialog box, confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 52 Using a Second Battery Pack Y ou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery powe r . When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first.
Using a Second Battery Pack 53 To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC powe r . The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also “ To charge the battery pack ” for more information.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 54 To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down the compute r . When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery pack ’s indicator light is on.
Using the Weight Saver 55 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empt y. To attach the weight saver 1 If another device is in the multipurpose ba y , remove the device. See “ To remove the second battery pack ”.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 56 To remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight save r . To remove the weight saver, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2.
Using Smart Connect 57 Using Smart Connect Windows Me™ Y ou can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 58 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.
Power Saving Modes 59 Hibernate Mode In the Hibernate 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. To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 60 Connecting a Phone Line Y ou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack.
Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) 61 Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) Y ou can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrato r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 62 5 Click the Identification tab to set the computer name, workgroup, and computer description. 6 Click the Access Control tab to set the share level or user level access control. Windows 2000 models To connect to the network 1 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties.
63 Connecting Peripheral Devices Y ou can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections: ❑ “ Connecting the Port Replicator ” .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 64 Connecting the Po rt Replicator Y our notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1). Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your compute r .
Connecting the Port Replicator 65 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 On the bottom of the computer, slide the port replicator connector cover open. 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 66 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.
Connecting the Port Replicator 67 To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off 1 Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the computer from the port replicato r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 68 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Y ou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using a PS/2-style plug or adapte r . To connect an external mouse or keyboard ❑ Locate the mouse/keyboard connector on the port replicator identified by the / symbols.
Connecting a Printer 69 Connecting a Printer Y ou can connect a Windows Me/Windows 2000-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer ❑ Locate the Printer connector identified by the symbol. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 70 Connecting an External Display Y ou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: ❑ Computer display (monitor) (See “ To connect a computer display ”.
Connecting an External Display 71 1 Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol. Plug the display cable into this connecto r . 2 Locate the Headphone connector identified by the symbol. Plug the speaker cable into this connecto r . 3 Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 72 Use the Fn+F7 keys to select a displa y . See also “ Selecting the Display Mode ” for more information. To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn+F7 Toggles between the LCD, the external display connected to the Monitor connector, or both the LCD and external displa y .
Connecting a TV Display (For Models with TV Out Only) 73 Connecting a TV Display (For Models with TV Out Only) Y ou can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting AV devices to your computer. See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices. To Connect a TV ❑ Connect the computer to a TV using audio/video cables.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 74 ✍ See the manual that came with your peripheral device for more information on installation and use. ✍ If you insert a DVD in your DVD drive to watch a video on your T V , the Fn+F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and T V .
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Y ou can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, keyboard, speaker, and microphone to your computer. To connect a USB device ❑ Locate the USB device identified by the symbol.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 76 Connecting an i.LINK * ® Device Y ou can connect an i.LINK-enabled digital video camera recorder to th e i.LINK® S40 0 (IEEE1394) connector. To connect a digital video camera recorder ❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied) into the i.
Connecting an i.LINK® Device 77 ✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may need to connect your camera differentl y . On Sony digital video cameras, connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 78 Connecting External Speakers Y ou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. To connect external speakers ❑ Locate the Headphone connector identified by the symbol on the side of the computer.
Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting an External Microphone Y ou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To connect an external microphone ❑ Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol on the side of the compute r .
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81 C ustomizing Y our V AIO ® N otebook Y ou can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer ’s default settings. Y ou can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 82 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information, including memory capacit y , serial numbe r , and BIOS version. Printer Select printer port mode settings. Initial Setting Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading.
Controlling Power Management 83 Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer’s battery powe r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 84 Y ou can change the power management settings, such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen. To customize power management settings 1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar. 2 Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu.
Controlling Power Management 85 AC Power T he power management state when AC power is in use. Similar to the Power Management Off setting. Powe r Management a utomatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature. Game s D isables the display and the Hard Disk Standby time r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 86 Power Management Commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device. Y ou can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action.
Displaying Battery Information 87 Displaying Battery Information Y ou can display information for each of the batteries in your compute r . The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer ’s general battery information. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 88 Displaying Detailed Battery Information Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information windo w . The screen appears displaying the Battery tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time.
Selecting the Display Mode 89 Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monito r . When you connect an external displa y , you can switch the display mode between your notebook ’s LCD display and the external monito r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 90 4 Click the Intel® 82815 Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics Properties button. (For models with TV Out) Continue on to step 7. 5 Click the Driver Configuration tab. 6 Ensure that the Synchronous Display Mode box is selected, then click Appl y .
Selecting the Display Mode 91 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible software onl y .
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93 Adding Memo r y I n the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your compute r . You can increase memory up to 512 M B ( 25 6 M B x 2), by installing optional memory modules .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 94 ❑ Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module. For Models with 64 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configuratio n For M.
Adding Memor y 95 3 After t he computer has cool ed, loosen and remove t he screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on t he bottom of your compute r . Use a n appropriate screwdrive r . 4 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge any static electricit y .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 96 To install a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “ To remove a memory module.” 2 Remove the memory module from its packaging. 3 Install the memory module . 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory ba y . To view the amount of memory 1 Restart t he compute r .
97 About the Software on Y our Notebook Y our VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, pla y , learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you the following: ❑ An overview o.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 98 Adobe Premiere® LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on the monitor windo w .
Overview 99 EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (Windows Me only) EarthLink Network, Inc. An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 100 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.
MovieShaker™ 101 Sound Forge ® XP Sonic Foundry Sound Forge XP allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work on your notebook. Simply cut, cop y , and paste your way to striking multimedia files for use in everything from Web pages to desktop presentations.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 102 4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tra y. ✍ Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding.
MovieShaker™ 103 Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tra y , 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 Click the Shake tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tra y.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 104 Editing Clips and Scenes Y ou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Adding effects to a scene or a clip: 1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.
PictureGear™ 105 3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Save. PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your compute r .
VAIO Notebook User Guide 106 4 Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects. 5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolba r . 6 Designate the folder you where want to save the Album. 7 Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click Oka y.
Software Support Information 107 Software Support Information Adaptec, Inc. Acroba t® Reade r , Adobe PhotoDelux e® Business Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online® (America Online) CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 108 Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation) PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.) Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation) Quicken® 2001 (Intuit Inc.
Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs 109 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476- 6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://ww w .son y .com/ pcsupport . Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs Y our computer comes with the following application and system recovery CDs.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 110 Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased.
Using Y our Recovery CDs 111 Using the System Recovery CD(s) Y ou can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or erased.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 112 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default V alues” and then press the Enter ke y . The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 5 Check that “ Y es” is selected, then press the Enter ke y .
Using Y our Recovery CDs 113 3 When the Driver Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The D.
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115 T roubleshooting 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://ww w .son y .com/ pcsupport ).
VAIO Notebook User Guide 116 My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly ❑ When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not start your system properl y . The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of the screen.
T roubleshooting 117 7 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default V alues” and then press Ente r . The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 8 Select Y es, then press Ente r . 9 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), and then press Enter.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 118 My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. (Windows Me only) ❑ Click Start, point to Program, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information. The Help and Support window appears.
T roubleshooting 119 ❑ Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook. The sound of my notebook ’s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU speed.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 120 I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa. (For models with TV Out only) Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the DVD-ROM drive. Tr oubleshooting the mouse and touchpad My mouse does not work ❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connecto r .
T roubleshooting 121 step above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) and click Shut Down on the Windows® Security screen to restart the notebook. ❑ If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 122 ❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on. My optical drive tray does not open ❑ Make sure the notebook is turned on. ❑ Press the Eject button on the optical drive.
T roubleshooting 123 When I click an application icon, the message “ You must insert the application CD into your optical drive” appears and the software does not start ❑ Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 124 ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider, check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems.
T roubleshooting 125 Troubleshooting the printer I cannot print ❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to EC P , change it to bi-directional.
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Specifications 127 Specifications The following table details the hardware specifications for your compute r . . Model PCG-FX120/FX120K PCG-FX140/ FX-140K PCG-FX150/FX150K PCG-FX170/FX170K PCG-FX190/F.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 128 Optical drive DVD-ROM drive: Reads data up to 24x max. CD-ROM reading speed. Reads data up to 8x max. DVD-ROM reading speed. †† CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive: Reads data up to 24x max. CD-ROM reading speed. Reads data up to 8x max.
Specifications 129 * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. † The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power. ‡ The size of your hard disk may differ if you purchased a specially configured system.
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131 Index A About This Computer tab 82 AC adapter 19, 24 AC power 24 AC Profile power setting 85 adding hardware 63 memory 93 peripherals 63 printers 69 adjusting brightness 31, 36 Alt key 34 Applicat.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 132 starting 30 troubleshooting 115, 122 unpacking 12 connecting coin-operated telephones 60 digital video recorder 76 external speakers 78 hard drives 49 microphone 79 monito.
133 disconnecting 41 troubleshooting 121 Fn key 34 combination commands 36 function keys 34 H handling 16 CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs 47 handling the LCD screen 16 hard drives indicator light 35 installing additional 49 Help Mouseware 39 Hibernate mode 37, 59 I i.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 134 connecting 70 selecting 71 switching among 36 mouse troubleshooting 120 Mouse Properties screen 39 Mouseware accessing help 39 features 39 MovieShaker instructions 101 mul.
135 printer connecting 69 port 69 Printer tab 82 projector 71 R radio interference 5 rechargeable battery packs 24, 25 recharging battery packs 26 Recovery CD 110 regulatory information 5 removing bat.
VAIO Notebook User Guide 136 V VAIO Support Agent 112 ventilation slot 22 video camera 76 Video Standby mode 37 viewing the amount of memory 96 volume control 36 W weight saver attaching 52 connecting.
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