Sony PCG-SR7K User Manual

VAIO NotebookUser GuidePCG-SR5K/PCG-SR7K®®

VAIO® Notebook User GuideNUsing Memory Stick® Media...26Types of Memory Stick Media ...

VAIO® Notebook User Guide&&Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and App

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs&'To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.2Shut

VAIO® Notebook User Guide'5Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. 6Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then pr

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs'Hard Drive PartitionIn order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion software

VAIO® Notebook User Guide' SpecificationsModel PCG-SR5K PCG-SR7KProcessor500 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III600 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III with Intel® Spe

Specifications'!* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.† The processor may be reduce

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'#IndexAAC adapter 10, 75AC power 10addinghardware 45peripherals 45adjustingbrightness 20air circulation 76Alt key 17Application Recovery CDs 90A

VAIO® Notebook User Guide'$starting 14troubleshooting 8186unpacking 2connectingCD-ROM drive 35, 53coin-operated telephones 46digital video camer

Index'%indicator lights 19battery 7, 12, 19Caps Lock 7, 19charge status 12hard drive 7, 19Num Lock 7, 19power 7Scroll Lock 7, 19input devices ivI

NEConnecting an External Display... 59To Connect a Monitor...

VAIO® Notebook User Guide'&phoneconnecting line 46jack 46laws governing vPictureGear 72Power 7power 19indicator light 7switch 14power saving

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WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video computing and communica

VAIO® Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box:Manuals❑The VAIO® Notebook User Guide (this manual)

Unpacking Your Notebook!Software CDsMicrosoft® Word 2000Recovery CDs❑System Recovery CD(s)❑Application Recovery CD(s) Other❑Setting up your VAIO® Note

VAIO® Notebook User Guide"Ergonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whe

Ergonomic Considerations#❑Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighti

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%Setting Up Your VAIO® NotebookLocating Controls and ConnectorsFrontPower indicator (pages 14, 19) MicrophoneBattery indicator (page 19) LCD screen (

Notice to Users© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reprod

VAIO® Notebook User Guide&Back LeftBattery connector (page 11) DC In connector (page 10) USB connectorAir vent Memory Stick® slot (page 26)VGA ada

Locating Controls and Connectors'RightBottom i Headphone connector (page 24)PC Card slot (page 35)m Microphone connectori.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 (

VAIO® Notebook User GuideConnecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adapter1

Connecting a Power SourceTo Insert the Battery PackYou can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is

VAIO® Notebook User Guide To Charge the Battery Pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The computer automatically char

Connecting a Power Source!To Remove the Battery PackYou can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is

VAIO® Notebook User Guide"Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Slide the power swi

Shutting Down Your Computer#Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start me

VAIO® Notebook User Guide$Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specif

Using the Keyboard%Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can t

Owner’s RecordThe model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here.

VAIO® Notebook User Guide&Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyCombinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the se

Using the Keyboard'IndicatorsIndicators FunctionsPower Lights when the power to the computer is turned on. Flashes in System Suspend mode.Turns

VAIO® Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/Feature FunctionsFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into System

Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll obj

VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Smart PadSmart Pad is an application that lets you create memos by writing on the touchpad using your finger.To use S

Recording from a microphone or audio equipment !Recording from a microphone or audio equipmentYou can record messages, memos, or other recordings in

VAIO® Notebook User Guide "To increase the sound of the microphone:1Double-click on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desk

Recording from a microphone or audio equipment #3Click Effective, you can also customize the setting by choosing options such as Time.4Click OK.To eff

VAIO® Notebook User Guide $Using Memory Stick® MediaThis new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a

Using Memory Stick® Media %Handling and Storing Memory Stick MediaFollow these guidelines when handling and storing Memory Stick media.❑Do not touch

Regulatory InformationIf you have any questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or wr

VAIO® Notebook User Guide &Inserting a Memory Stick MediaInsert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left side of the computer until

Using Memory Stick® Media 'Removing a Memory Stick Media1Ensure that the Memory Stick media indicator light is off.2Push in the Memory Stick med

VAIO® Notebook User Guide!Using MG Memory Stick Media with Data fromAnother DeviceMemory Stick media can be used with compatible devices like a Sony

Using Memory Stick® Media!Formatting a Memory Stick MediaMemory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to refo

VAIO® Notebook User Guide! i.LINK® InterfaceYour notebook comes equipped with an i.LINK S400 port. The port is a digital interface (IEEE 1394) for hi

Using a Floppy Disk Drive (optional)!!Using a Floppy Disk Drive (optional)You can connect a floppy disk drive to the (USB) connector on your compute

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 Eje

Using PC Cards!#Using PC CardsYour computer includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices, such as a CD-ROM drive.T

VAIO® Notebook User Guide!$3Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixe

Using PC Cards!%3Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the computer.4Gently grasp the card and pull it out. 5Insert the PC card s

connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.If the termina

VAIO® Notebook User Guide!&VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Jog Dial™ control, Memory Stick® media

Using the Jog Dial Control!'Using the Jog Dial ControlThis section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide"Guide ModeThe Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active.

Using the Jog Dial Control"Using a Dialog BoxWhen a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial win

VAIO® Notebook User Guide" Using Smart ConnectThe preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect yo

Using Power Saving Modes"!Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of powe

VAIO® Notebook User Guide""System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. T

"#Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑Phone line (page 46)❑Modem (pag

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

Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line"%Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone LineThe computer comes with an internal fax m

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For th

VAIO® Notebook User Guide"&5Click OK to close the Dialing Properties dialog box. Open the modular jack cover.Connect to the Telephone LineCon

Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line"'If your telephone has two modular jacks, connect it as illustrated below.✍Note: When yo

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

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 ne

VAIO® Notebook User Guide# Setting Up Your Ethernet ConnectionTo connect to the network:1Right-click My Network Places and select Properties.2Click Ad

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 PCGA-CDRW

VAIO® Notebook User Guide#"3Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 35 for details.To

Connecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive (optional)##3Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is read

VAIO® Notebook User Guide#$Connecting an i.LINK® deviceYour VAIO® notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) connector, which you can use to connect to a

Connecting an i.LINK® device#%✍The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differe

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterati

VAIO® Notebook User Guide#&Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse or printer* to your com

Connecting an External Display#'Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect your notebook to a monitor or projector.To Connect a MonitorUse the

VAIO® Notebook User Guide$To Connect a ProjectorYou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display.To remove the display

Adding Memory$Adding MemoryBy adding memory to your notebook, you can increase the speed of data processing, especially when several software applica

VAIO® Notebook User Guide$ To avoid damage to a memory module from static electricity, follow these guidelines:❑Avoid handling and installing memory m

Adding Memory$!3Open 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 r

VAIO® Notebook User Guide$"Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends.6Return the palm rest to its original position by alig

Adding Memory$#Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver to tighten all six screws at the locations shown below.Removing a Memory Module1Turn off the computer

VAIO® Notebook User Guide$$Confirming Added Memory Capacity1Turn on the computer.2Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and then click Sony Notebook

$%About Your SoftwareMovieShakerThis application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simp

VAIO® Notebook User Guide$&4Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.

About Your Software$'Create a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Sha

VAIO® Notebook User Guide%Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying

About Your Software%Saving a Movie1Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies.2Click

VAIO® Notebook User Guide% PictureGearPictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any direc

PictureGear%!Using Panorama MakerPanorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images should be the

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%#Notes on UseThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect your computer from potential damage.Handling the LCD Screen❑Do

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

Notes on Use%%❑The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the com

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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

Notes on Use%'Cleaning Your Notebook❑Make sure to disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the computer.❑Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this ca

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&Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple soluti

VAIO® Notebook User Guide& When I turn on my computer, the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start❑Check the flopp

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

VAIO® Notebook User Guide&"My printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving modeWhen this occurs, follow the p

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 t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide&$My mouse does not workIf you have connected an external mouse to the mini USB connector, it may cause some problems whe

Getting Help&%Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preins