Sony PCG-SR5K Operation & User’s Manual

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• Adding Memory $ Addin g 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. ❑ The components inside the computer are extremely delicate. To avoid damage to the computer, proceed carefully when removing or installing memory modules. ❑ You can add up to

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the App

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. 2 Click the Device Manager tab. 3 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. ❑ If the CD requires software, make sure the software is installed according to the program’s instructions. ❑ Moisture condensation may ha

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. ❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the co

• 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

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. To Connect a USB Device Use the symbol to locate the USB connector on the left side of the computer. Plug the USB cable into this port. * *You must use a USB cable (optional) to connect a 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 USB mouse USB

• Sony PCG-SR5K, Adding Memory $# Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver to tighten all six screws at the locations shown below. Removing a Memory Module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer, and then remove the battery. 2 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. 3 Remove the memory module. Before you handle the memory module, touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. ❑ If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette, use the following procedure to init

• Sony PCG-SR5K, Regulatory Information If you have any questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Meyers, FL 33913, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The number below is for FCC-related matters only. 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 resi

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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 Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use. Light On Off Hard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive. Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on. The hard drive is not being access

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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-to- date 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. Also includes product specifications. 3 Electronic Documentation Read Me First and the User Guide are also available electronically

• Sony PCG-SR5K, VAIO® Notebook User Guide '$ starting 14 troubleshooting 81  86 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 33 troubleshooting 84 disposal of lithium ion battery vi

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. Set the Dialing Mode for the Modem. 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. To Insert a PC Card 1 Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push it in towards the computer. 2 Remove the PC card slot protector. ✍ 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

• Sony PCG-SR5K, VAIO® Notebook User Guide !$ 3 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. To Remove a PC Card 1 Close any applications that use the PC card, otherwise data may be lost. 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the 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 co

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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 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. For example, in many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. ✍ See the manual that came with your monitor for more information on installation and use. to Computer display Power cord Display cable (optional) VGA Display adapter (supplied)

• 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

• 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. 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

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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 Click the Shake tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. 3 Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray. 4 To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play. ✍ Scenes created with S

• 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:________________________ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your notebook to rain or

• Sony PCG-SR5K, VAIO® Notebook User Guide  To Charge the Battery Pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 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. The battery ind

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. Adding effects to a scene or a clip: 1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray. 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel. 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips/scenes. Working Panel ✍ To preview an Effect, click on the clip in the Working panel mo

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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. ❑ Do not allow the media to get wet. ❑ Avo

• Sony PCG-SR5K, 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 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. 2 Select the images you want to use. 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. 4 Select the correct lens and click Okay. (If 35mm lens is selected the prompt, does not appear; to select a different lens, click the lens icon.) 5 Click the panoramic icon, near the bottom of the window. 6 Click Full

• Sony PCG-SR5K, VAIO® Notebook User Guide $$ Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and then click Sony Notebook Setup. 3 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.

• Sony PCG-SR5K, DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada . INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Depar

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