Sony PCG-F640 User Manual

VAIO® Notebook User GuidePCG-F640

VAIO Notebook User Guide10Connecting Peripheral Devices ...59Connecting an i.LINK® Device ...60Connecting a Ph

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101TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Notebook User Guide102My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly.❑When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not star

Troubleshooting1037 Select Yes, then press Enter.8 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “

VAIO Notebook User Guide104❑Click the Advanced button on the General tab, and Confirm the following information:1 Enable Deep Sleep is selected with a

Troubleshooting105Troubleshooting the LCD screenMy LCD screen is blank.❑Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned o

VAIO Notebook User Guide106❑If you connected an external mouse while your notebook is on, you must restart your notebook.❑If you are using an optional

Troubleshooting107My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette.❑If the diskette is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a dis

VAIO Notebook User Guide108❑Click Start >Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Check that the correct drivers are installed properly.❑Do n

Troubleshooting109❑Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using.❑If you are using two PC cards, use the Sony Not

Contents11Troubleshooting ...101Specifications ...113Index ...

VAIO Notebook User Guide110Troubleshooting the modemMy modem does not work.❑Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a

Troubleshooting1111 Double click System in Control Panel.2 Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager.❑If your notebook is powered by batteries,

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Specifications113Specifications Model PCG-F640Processor650 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III with Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology†Hard Disk DriveC / D Partition (

VAIO Notebook User Guide114Connection Capabilities2 USB portsi.LINK†††Serial portKeyboard/mouse (USB and PS/2® style)VGA monitorParallel (printer)Phon

Specifications115* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.† The processor may be reduced to

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117IndexAAbout Your Recovery CDs 94AC adapter 21, 25AC power 25addinghardware 59memory 81peripherals 59printers 63adjustingbrightness 32, 36Alt key 34

VAIO Notebook User Guide118lithium ion battery 7setting up 21starting 31troubleshooting 101, 109unpacking 14connectingcoin-operated telephones 62digit

Index11945weight saver 57Energy Star 2ergonomic considerations 17Escape key 34expansion memoryconfiguration 82external devicesdisplay 68See also monit

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VAIO Notebook User Guide120Kkeyboard 34LLCDlock lever 31selecting to display output68troubleshooting 105LCD screenhandling 19leverLCD 31weight saver r

Index121Pparty phone lines 62PBX 62PC cardinserting 48release button 48slot protector 48slots 48troubleshooting 108phonecable 21connecting line 62jack

VAIO Notebook User Guide122speakersexternal 74switching 36troubleshooting 110volume 36Specifications 113startingcomputer 31startup problems 32switchin

13WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and commun

VAIO Notebook User Guide14Unpacking Your NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box:Manuals❑VAIO® User Guide — Contains information on s

Unpacking Your Notebook15Software CDs❑Microsoft® Word 2000 — Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO notebook you purchased.Recovery CDs❑Sy

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17Ergonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should at

VAIO Notebook User Guide18❑Viewing angle of the computer’s display — Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye s

Ergonomic Considerations19❑The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relo

VAIO Notebook User Guide2Notice to Users© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or i

VAIO Notebook User Guide20❑Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause malfunction.❑Using the computer in low temperature conditi

21Setting Up Your VAIO® NotebookThis section describes how to start using your notebook and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices,

VAIO Notebook User Guide22Left1 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector2 Infrared port3 Video out 4 Headphone connector5 Microphone connector6 PC card slots

Locating Controls and Connectors23Right1 PPK buttons 2 Power button3DVD-ROM drive4 Multipurpose bayBackcover

VAIO Notebook User Guide241 Modem jack2 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard connector 3 Serial connector4 Printer connector5 Monitor connector6 USB connectors 7 DC

Connecting a Power Source25Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adapter1

VAIO Notebook User Guide26Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multi

Connecting a Power Source272Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer.3Close the cover of the battery bay until it

VAIO Notebook User Guide28There are two battery indicator lights on the computerBattery indicator lightsBattery Indicator Meaning1 Indicates the statu

Connecting a Power Source29To remove the battery pack1Open the battery bay cover.2Pull out the battery pack.3Close the cover of the battery bay.Notes

3intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is p

VAIO Notebook User Guide30❑If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your com

Starting Your Computer31Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Press the power button on t

VAIO Notebook User Guide323If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display:❑Decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or lef

33Using Your VAIO® NotebookUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specif

VAIO Notebook User Guide34Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyFunction keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used

Using the Keyboard35 + Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting F

VAIO Notebook User Guide36Indicator (continued)Light On OffNum Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active.The alphanumeric character keys i

Using the Keyboard37Fn+ / (F7)Switch to the external monitor/LCDToggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the Monitor connector) and

VAIO Notebook User Guide38Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scro

Using the Touchpad39Right-clickPress the right button once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.Dr

VAIO Notebook User Guide4❑Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.❑Ne jamais effectuer l’installation

VAIO Notebook User Guide40Using the Floppy Disk DriveYour computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay.To insert a diskette1Hold

Using the Floppy Disk Drive41To remove the floppy disk drive1Turn off the computer.2There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slide this

VAIO Notebook User Guide423Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up. Continue pushing the drive into the b

Using the DVD-ROM Drive43Using the DVD-ROM DriveYour computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive, which plays both DVD and CD.To insert a disc1Turn on the com

VAIO Notebook User Guide444Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.Inserting a DVD/CDLabel side facing up

Using the DVD-ROM Drive455Close the tray by pushing it gently.✍Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firml

VAIO Notebook User Guide46Playing a DVDTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that your computer not be connected to the

Using the DVD-ROM Drive47Notes 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 su

VAIO Notebook User Guide48Using PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as anot

Using PC Cards493Insert 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

5Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu

VAIO Notebook User Guide50To remove a PC card1Double-click in the system task tray.2The “Unplug or Eject hardware” dialog box appears.3In the Unplug

Using Infrared Communication Devices51Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can u

VAIO Notebook User Guide52Notes on using the Infrared Port❑If the devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or

Using a Second Battery Pack53To insert a second battery pack1If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device.2Insert the battery pack

VAIO Notebook User Guide54To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indica

Using a Second Battery Pack551There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the battery pack, slide this lever in the directio

VAIO Notebook User Guide56Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.To attach the weight saver1If another

Using the Weight Saver57To remove the Weight Saver1There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide this

VAIO Notebook User Guide58Using Smart Connect Windows Me™You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Window

59Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑i.LINK device (page 60)❑Phone line (

VAIO Notebook User Guide6The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the tele

VAIO Notebook User Guide60Connecting an i.LINK® DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK-enabled digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® S400 (IEEE1394) c

Connecting an i.LINK® Device61✍The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may need to connect your camera differently.On Sony digital vid

VAIO Notebook User Guide62Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1Plug one en

Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network63Using Ethernet to Connect to a NetworkYou can exchange data with other devices on a network by connecting your

VAIO Notebook User Guide64Printer connector✍See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use.If your printer st

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard65Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect a USB or PS/2® style mouse or keyboard.Plug the keyb

VAIO Notebook User Guide66Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer wi

Connecting an External Display67To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes b

VAIO Notebook User Guide68To select a displayWhen you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle the output between the Liqu

AV Devices69AV DevicesYou can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting AV devices to your computer. See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices.

7DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For t

VAIO Notebook User Guide70Connecting the Port ReplicatorYour notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A). Attaching a port r

Connecting the Port Replicator711Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.2On the bottom of the computer, slide the port replicato

VAIO Notebook User Guide724Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord into the AC

Connecting the Port Replicator73To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off1Turn off your computer and the connected periph

VAIO Notebook User Guide74Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. To connect e

Connecting an External Microphone75Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To con

VAIO Notebook User Guide76Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.To connect a USB device❑Use the

Power Saving Modes77Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management sett

VAIO Notebook User Guide78System Suspend ModeIn System Suspend Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power t

Power Saving Modes79❑Power consumptionSystem Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation.

VAIO Notebook User Guide8equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment.Users should ensure

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81Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. For this model, 128 MB of memory is

VAIO Notebook User Guide82Typical expansion memory configurationTo remove a memory module1Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral device

Adding Memory835Remove the memory module.6Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.To install a memory module1Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To remove a mem

VAIO Notebook User Guide843Install the memory module.4Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay.To view the amount of memory1Restart the comput

85About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

VAIO Notebook User Guide86ArcSoft® PhotoPrinter™ 2000 ProArcSoft, Inc.ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 is an easy-to-use, advanced printing program that lets

About the Software on Your Notebook87Media Bar™Sony ElectronicsMedia Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar soft

VAIO Notebook User Guide88Prodigy Internet®Prodigy Communications CorporationAn online service that helps you find what you need online faster and sma

About Your Software89About Your SoftwareMovieShaker™This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film edi

9ContentsWelcome ...13Features ...13

VAIO Notebook User Guide90Create a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Sha

About Your Software91Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the l

VAIO Notebook User Guide923Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.4Click Next.5Locate the folder to which you want the file save

PictureGear™934Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects.5When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album ico

VAIO Notebook User Guide94About Your Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThis program allows you to reinstall individual application

For Answers to Your Software Questions95EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (EarthLink Network, Inc.).McAfee® VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)Netscape

VAIO Notebook User Guide96Quicken® 2000 (Intuit Inc.)Windows Me Operating System, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation)WinFax™ Basic Edition (Syma

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs97Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Reco

VAIO Notebook User Guide98If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD1Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn o

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs99To use the Application Recovery CD(s)1Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all