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    SONY. VAIO6Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-818
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    Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. 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-818 if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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    a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. if-11 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the
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    les regions rurales. Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-meme; it doit avoir recours a un service d'inspection des installations electriques, ou a un electricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L'indice d'equivalence de ►a sonnerie (IES) assigne a chaque dispositif
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    Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Using the Touchpad 22 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 23 Using the DVD-ROM Drive 26 Using the Headphone with Remote Control 30 Using PC Cards 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices 36 Using Power Saving Modes 38 Using a Second Battery Pack
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    Notes on Use Adding Memory Limited Warranty Statement Index Contents 110 113 119
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    options available to you, shows you how to use Sony Online Support service, and offers basic troubleshooting tips. • Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer. J Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty statement and explains how to extend your
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    that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness. Tilt stand - You use the tilt stand to place the computer at an angle that allows comfortable typing. Placement of an external display - When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing
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    Using Your Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer's internal and external devices, such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM drive. Locating the Controls and Connectors Front :reqn !oar..s 10, 101,
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    Ei Using Your Notebook Computer Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer. (See "Using Power Saving Modes" on page 38.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate
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    Using Your Notebook Computer III OD When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink. See "Using a Second Battery Pack" on page 40 for information on installing and charging a battery pack in-the drive bay. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is
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    Using Your Notebook Computer In 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 98 taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows
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    Using Your Notebook Computer Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony: Sony Online Support - Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having
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    Using Your Notebook Computer Keys Print Screen key Operator keys Windows 98 key Fn key Applications key Descriptions The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen
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    it= 2 Hard disk Using Your Notebook Computer D Functions 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. Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of
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    Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations/ Feature Fn+F Change the display size Fn+D Video standby Functions Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to a low resolution. Turns off the LCD in order to save power.
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    . If you connect the floppy disk drive externally while your computer is on, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to select Floppy Disk Drive. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" in the VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide for details. To connect the floppy disk drive externally J Connect
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    Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a diskette _1 When you finish using the diskette, wait drive, remove the floppy disk drive from the drive bay. To remove the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer. 2 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the floppy disk drive. Slide this lever in the
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    Using Your Notebook Computer lE •/IIIIII CD Label side facing up 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. 40 Be sure to seat System Hibernation modes. If.the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button, turn off the computer and insert a thin, pointed object into the manual eject hole.
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    Using Your Notebook Computer D To play DVD-ROM discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROM discs, you should use the following recommendations. Your computer should not be connected to the docking station while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications. Close any open applications
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    Using Your Notebook Computer 'MI 3 While holding down the Fn key, press Esc. The computer enters System Suspend mode. 4 Press the keyboard. Use Only the supplied headphone remote control. You cannot operate this computer with the remote control supplied with other models. If-you cannot hear the audio
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    Zoomed Video) port. Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" in the VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide for details. Be sure to use the most recent software driver
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    Your Notebook Computer 0 To remove a PC card 1 Close any applications that are using the PC card. 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card. 3 Pull the PC card release button up and press it in toward the computer. 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out. 5 Insert the PC card slot
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    Using Your Notebook Computer OD disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life. Use the infrared icon in the Windows®Control Panel to or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports. See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared
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    Using Your Notebook Computer 39 To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. The computer returns to its previous state. iD When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you
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    Using Your Notebook Computer 41 To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also "To charge the battery pack" on page 10 for more information. Battery indicators 0 1 0=3 2
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    (page 59) J Digital still camera or other serial device (page 60) J Digital video camera recorder (page 61) J Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 62) 40 Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals. Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables. Turn on the
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    notebook computer supports the use of an optional docking station. Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer .rd page E It, (pate Geese („5,, * Not available for the PCG-818 Network docking station only. G. tine Out EJ Mo;litor .nape prnie,
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    Power cord Slam I aCILtE40. I I 411 Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony PCGA-AC7/ PCGA-AC71 adapters. The CD power indicator light turns green. Battery charger --0- /-7 bay 0 Docking station 7 Turn on the computer. The IN USE indicator light turns on. Power
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    be used as a power source for your computer or docking station. When charging two batteries at the same time, the battery in the computer's battery bay has priority over the battery in the docking station's battery bay. Use the computer's battery bay to charge the battery if you are in a hurry. If
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    station when the power is on 1 Insert a charged battery in the computer. 2 On the Start menu, select Eject. Alternatively, press Fn+F9. The IN USE indicator turns off. If you press Fn+F9, the computer beeps. !Ca Do not remove the computer before the m USE indicator light turns off. Removing the
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    cable (supplied with the printer) J3 See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use. Before using the printer, you may need to change the FDD/Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" on page 75.
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    Devices To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in 0 to\ Multimedia computer display Display cable Power cord 41 See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information
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    or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to your computer. To connect both a mouse and a keyboard, use the docking the Keyboard" on page 16 for more information on using the keyboard. See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use.
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    an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. AB Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. To connect an external microphone J Use the \ to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable into this connector. Microphone to
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    /Out" or "i.LINK" are i.LINKcompatible. See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use. Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time. The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras. The i.LINK
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    the preinstalled applications on your VAIO Notebook Computer, making it easier for you to find and launch the applications on your computer, use the Sony audio and video players, connect to the Internet, and more. V'sJO Starting VAIO Space To start VAIO Space J Click the VAIO Space icon on the
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    the mouse ow; ihe icon &splays the categories of 0,179rams !3! !!1..: i:on 2 Click the category text (such as Applications) to open the VAIO screen. 0 OP Applications 4.1olk ..wyral WA* Vet Mitnooll LI•kac 4,, ,,Aon SS. Low Antal' Ica (a41..1. . ,10,FrO lot!e ,ogtioatritle roOrlAvOit
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    To launch the Software Center 1 Move the mouse pointer over the Software Center icon on the VAIO Launcher. 2 Click the text of the category (Applications or Accessories) to open the VAIO screen. 3 To start an application, click the icon. Other Software Center Functions Action Display information
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    in various formats on your hard drive. To start Music/Movie Player 1 Move the mouse pointer over the Audio-Video Center icon on the VAIO Launcher. 2 Click Audio in the VAIO Launcher. The Control bar appears across the top of the screen, with buttons similar to the controls on a VCR or CD-player
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    GTE IntemetworIcing. (No credit card needed.) Sony offers an entire line of products specifically designed to work with your computer. Find out the latest developments in the world of VAIO; interact with other VAIO users. A direct link to Sony's online digital imaging service, where you can share
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    Space II at Startup Disable Click Sounds Default Page Check This To Launch VAIO Space automatically when you turn on your computer. Default is off (VAIO Space does not launch at startup). Turn off the click sounds in VAIO Space. Default is off (sounds are turned on). Set which screen appears when
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    settings of your notebook computer. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer's default settings. You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: 1 Click
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    notebook computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer's battery power You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Sleep, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your
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    Customizing Your Notebook Computer El Icon Description CPU Speed Control - Controls the is active or inactive. Using this command can help conserve battery power. PC Card- Controls the PC card sockets. Click this button to open 4 the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box. You can view the
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    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Battery Icon Descriptions Battery icon Battery status oS Discharging Charging Not in use No battery Displaying Detailed Battery Information You can obtain detailed information about the batteries. Click the battery icon on the toolbar to display the
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    Customizing Your Notebook Computer Selecting the Display Mode When you connect an external display, you can toggle the display mode between the LCD on your computer and external displays. 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar. 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel. 3 Click
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    Customizing Your Notebook Computer D Using a CRT or Projector When you select CRT/Projector as the display Click to place a checkmark when you want to set the resolution and refresh rate differently from the computer's LCD. To change the resolution and refresh rate, see the notes to step 6 on page
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    Customizing Your Notebook Computer El Using the Dual Display Function The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you
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    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 Computer Read Me First 2 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Contains a
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    exchange information with a Sony Customer Support Representative (CSR). Here's how it works: J Type your name and the problem description in the phone line connected to your computer, you can place a voice call to SOS by dialing 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). SOS support is available for 90 days
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    Help D 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 Online Support. OD When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described
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    disc you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD-ROM drive in your notebook computer. The region code is listed on the disc's packaging. J If you hear audio but cannot see video, your computer's video resolution may be set too high. For best results, change the Windows Control Panel/Display
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    notebook computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Online Support. My modem connection is slow The computer are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider, check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. ▪ If you
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    computer's Notebook Setup, select the Printer/FDD tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" in the online User Guide for details on using Sony Notebook
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    Microsoft Windows 98 "Getting Started" manual. You will need this number to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS
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    drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer contact Sony Online Support (SOS). To use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already
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    green) that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. On the Power Source J Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz. J Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a copying machine or
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    . In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center. On Upgrading the System The procedures described in "Adding Memory" on page 110 assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with
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    to discharge the battery before recharging. If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, recharge the battery. On Using the Maintenance J Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. J Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use
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    Notes on Use MI To install a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery packs. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. Then turn your computer upside down and open the cover on the bottom. turn
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    Notebook Computer Warranty The limited warranty on your VAIO Notebook computer covers parts battery included with your computer. See "Battery Limited Warranty" on page 117. For the purpose of this Limited Warranty "SONY" means SONY charges to a SONY authorized personal computer service facility. The
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    Limited Warranty Statement MI For Product support, on-line knowledge base, frequently asked questions, and free updates via the Internet: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/ For Product information, service assistance, resolution of a service problem, or technical assistance, call: 1-888-4SONYPC (476-
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    The limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer covers defects in material or workmanship for a period of 30 days from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not extendible. For the purposes of this Limited Warranty "SONY" means Sony Electronics Inc. for
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    Computer tab 76 AC adapter 5, 8 AC power 8 AC Profile power setting 77 accessing online support 14 adding hardware 43 memory cables floppy disk drive 5 phone 5 Power cord 8 video 5 Call SOS button 92 cameras digital video recorder 61 Sony Digital Still 60 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator
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    memory module 110 Express Service technical support 15 external devices display 3, 56 See also monitor keyboard 57 mouse 57 speakers 20, 58 F faxes laws governing v FDD/Printer connector 7, 23, 45, 53 Finish button 14 floppy disk drive 5 bay 7 cable 5 connecting 23 disconnecting 25 troubleshooting
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    7 troubleshooting 98 Mouse Properties screen 22 Mouseware accessing help 22 features 22 multimedia computer display 55 multiple phone lines 44 Music/Movie Player help 70 PlayBack Control 70 Player bar 69 N navigation keys 16, 17 network connecting 33 connector 45 docking station 45 Notebook Computer
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    78 T technical support 15 support options 89 Tool Center, using 72 touchpad 5, 22 Touchpad tab 76 troubleshooting 93 startup 13, 93 turning on computer 12 TV interference 106 TV interference iv U upgrading computer 107 USB connecting 62 connector 7, 45, 62 V VAIO Space Audio-Video Center 68 exiting
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