PCG-XG38/XG38K/XG39/XG39K (UC)

PCG-XG38/XG38K/XG39/XG39K
SERVICE MANUAL US Model

PCG-XG38/XG38K/XG39/XG39K (UC)
Canadian Model

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2000K1605-1

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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

English
Sony Corporation 9-872-131-11
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VAIO Customer Link (JAPAN)
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Caution Markings for Lithium/Ion Battery - The following or similar
texts shall be provided on battery pack of equipment or in both the
Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel logo and Intel Inside operating and the service instructions.
logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Pentium MMX
is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
the Windows 95 and Windows 98 logo are trademarks of Microsoft Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
Corporation. the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names may be CAUTION: The battery pack used in this device may present a fire
used in this document to refer to the entities claiming the marks and or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat
names or their products. Sony Corporation disclaims any proprietary above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.

CAUTION: Changing the back up battery.

• Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, multilation or
incineration of the cells must be avoided to prevent one or more
of the following occurrences; release of toxic materials, release of
hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface temperature.
• If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately.
Do not touch the battery without protection.

Service and Inspection Precautions

1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions 4. Inspect after completing service

Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas After servicing, inspect to make sure that all screws, components, and wiring
requiring special precautions. Be sure to observe these precautions, as well have been returned to their original condition. Also check the area around
as all precautions listed in the operating manual and other associated the repair location to ensure that repair work has caused no damage, and
documents. confirm safety.

2. Use designated parts only 5. When replacing chip components...

The set’s components possess important safety characteristics, such as Never reuse components. Also remember that the negative side of tantalum
noncombustibility and the ability to tolerate large voltages. Be sure that capacitors is easily damaged by heat.
replacement parts possess the same safety characteristics as the originals.
Also remember that the 0 mark, which appears in circuit diagrams and 6. When handling flexible print boards...
parts lists, denotes components that have particularly important safety
functions; be certain to use only the designated components. • The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270°C.
• Do not apply the tip more than three times to the same pattern.
• Handle patterns with care; never apply force.
3. Always follow the original design when mounting
parts and routing wires
The original layout includes various safety features, such as inclusion of Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by
insulating materials (tubes and tape) and the mounting of parts above the vibration. Always handle with care.
printer board. In addition, internal wiring has been routed and clamped so
as to keep it away from hot or high-voltage parts. When mounting parts or
routing wires, therefore, be sure to duplicate the original layout.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

SECTION 1
CHAPTER 1. OPERATION
1-1. VAIO Notebok User Guide .............................................. 1-1
(to 1-70)

SECTION 2
CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL
1-1. Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1
1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram ......................... 1-1
1-3. Removal ........................................................................... 1-2
1. Hinge Cover ..................................................................... 1-2
2. Keyboard Unit ................................................................. 1-2
3. HDD Assy ........................................................................ 1-3
4. Hou Flap Assy, Flap Base Plate ....................................... 1-3
5. Hou Palmrest Assy, Display Base, IFX-70 Board ........... 1-4
6. Display Assy .................................................................... 1-4
7. MBX-43 Board Assy (1) .................................................. 1-5
8. Speaker Assy, V/L Richargeable Battery,
CNX-75 Board, ANL-17 Board ....................................... 1-5
9. MBX-43 Board Assy (2) .................................................. 1-6
10. LCD Section (XG39/XG39K Model) – Made by HI – ... 1-7
1. Flash Panel, Bezel Housing Assy ................................ 1-7
2. LCD Unit, Inverter Assy, LCD Flexible Print ............. 1-8
11. LCD Section (XG38/XG38K Model) – Made by SA – ... 1-9
1. Flash Panel, Bezel Housing Assy ................................ 1-9
2. LCD Unit, Inverter Assy, LCD Cable ........................ 1-10
(to 1-10)

CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS

2-1. Required Tools and Peripheral Devices ........................... 2-1
2-2. Tools and Peripheral Device Connection ......................... 2-3
2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics ................................. 2-4
2-4. Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions ....................... 2-4
2-5. Inspecting Windows ......................................................... 2-8
(to 2-8)

CHAPTER 3. BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................... 3-1

(to 3-2)

CHAPTER 4. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM ........ 4-1

(to 4-2)

CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND

PARTS LIST ............................................ 5-1
5-1. Main Section (XG39/XG39K Model) ............................. 5-2
5-2. Main Section (XG38/XG38K Model) ............................. 5-5
5-3. LCD Section
(XG39/XG39K Model) – Made by HI – ......................... 5-9
5-4. LCD Section
(XG38/XG38K Model) – Made by SA – ....................... 5-11
(to 5-12)

• Abbreviations
UC : US model / Canadian model
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 CHAPTER 1.
SECTION 1 OPERATION

VAIO® Notebook
User Guide
PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K/
PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K

Confidential
1-1 PCG-XG38/XG38K/XG39/XG39K (UC)
VAIO Notebook User Guide

Notice to Users Updates and additions to software may require

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reserved. This manual and the software card information. Financial services may
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HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY ENERGY STAR
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INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL that promotes energy saving through the use of
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE computers and other office equipment. The
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, program backs the development and
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL dissemination of products with functions that
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CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING open system in which business proprietors can
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MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER are office equipment such as computers,
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their
THE USE THEREOF. standards and logos are uniform among
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Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make registered mark.
any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time This product incorporates copyright protection
without notice. The software described herein is technology that is protected by method claims
governed by the terms of a separate user license of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
agreement. property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
This product contains software owned by Sony copyright protection technology must be
and licensed by third parties. Use of such authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
software is subject to the terms and conditions intended for home and other limited viewing
of license agreements enclosed with this uses only unless otherwise authorized by
product. Some of the software may not be Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
transported or used outside the United States. or disassembly is prohibited.
Software specifications are subject to change
without notice and may not necessarily be Sony, i.LINK, MovieShaker, PictureGear,
identical to current retail versions. DVgate, Mavica, Handycam, Jog Dial, Media
Bar, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Me,

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Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and ❑ Use caution when installing or
the Windows logo are registered trademarks of modifying telephone lines.
Microsoft Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and
Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. ❑ Avoid using the modem during an
PS/2 is registered trademark of IBM. electrical storm.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their ❑ Do not use the modem or a
respective owners. telephone to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
Safety Information ❑ A socket outlet should be as close
as possible to the unit and easily
Owner’s Record accessible.
The model number and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO
To change backup battery.
Notebook. Record the serial number in the Please contact your nearest
space provided here. Refer to the model and Sony Service Center.
serial number when you call your Sony Service
Center.

Model Number: PCG-851A, PCG-8512, PCG- The use of optical instruments

852A, PCG-8522 with this product will increase
Serial Number:________________________ eye hazard. As the laser beam
used in this product is harmful
WARNING to the eyes, do not attempt to
❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, disassemble the cabinet. Refer
do not expose your notebook to servicing to qualified personnel
rain or moisture. only.
❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not For DVD-ROM: Danger - Visible
open the cabinet. Refer servicing and invisible laser radiation
to qualified personnel only. when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
❑ Never install modem or telephone
wiring during a lightning storm. DANGER: Visible and invisible
laser radiation when open.
❑ Never install telephone jacks in Avoid direct exposure to beam.
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet Caution: To reduce the risk of
fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
locations.
larger telecommunication line
❑ Never touch uninsulated cord
telephone wire or terminals
unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network
interface.

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AVERTISSEMENT
❑ Pour prévenir tout risque Pour changer la pile de
d’incendie ou d’électrocution, rechange, veuillez contacter
garder cet appareil à l’abri de la votre centre de service Sony le
pluie et de l’humidité. plus près.
❑ Pour prévenir tout risque Comme le faisceau laser utilisé
d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le par cet appareil est dangereux
châssis de cet appareil et ne pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de
démonter le boîtier. Confiez
confier son entretien qu’à une
l’entretien de cet appareil
personne qualifiée
exclusivement au personnel
❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation qualifié. Adressez-vous a un
de fil modem ou téléphone durant agent de service qualifié.
un orage électrique. Pour les DVD-ROM : DANGER :
❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation Radiation laser visible et
d’une prise téléphonique dans un invisible si ouvert. Evitez
endroit mouillé à moins que la l’exposition directe au faisceau.
prise soit conçue à cet effet. Attention : Afin de réduire les
❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
téléphonique à découvert ou un qu'un cordon de communication
terminal à moins que la ligne N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.
téléphonique n’ait été débranché If you have questions about this product, you
de l’interface réseau. can reach the Sony Customer Information
❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to
the Sony Customer Information Service Center
installez ou modifiez les lignes
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
téléphoniques. or find Sony Customer Service on the web at:
❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
un orage électrique.
❑ N’utilisez pas le modem ni le
téléphone pour prévenir d’une
fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la
fuite.
❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près
possible d’une prise murale pour
en faciliter l’accès.

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Regulatory Information interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Declaration of Conformity
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving
Trade Name: SONY antenna.
❑ Increase the separation between
Model No.: PCG-851A, PCG-
8512, PCG-852A,
the equipment and the receiver.
PCG-8522 ❑ Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
that to which the receiver is
Address: 1 Sony Drive connected.
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
❑ Consult the dealer or an
Telephone: 201-930-6972 experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This phone number is for FCC-related
matters only. You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
This device complies with Part 15 of the manual could void your authority to operate this
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
equipment.
following two conditions:
Only peripherals (computer input/output
(1) This device may not cause harmful devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply
interference, and
with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this
(2) this device must accept any interference computer product. Operation with non-
received, including interference that may compliant peripherals is likely to result in
cause undesired operation. interference to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be

This equipment has been tested and found to shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
comply with the limits for a Class B digital connected to peripherals, that are not shielded
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These and grounded, may result in interference to
limits are designed to provide reasonable radio and television reception.
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency FCC Part 68
energy and, if not installed and used in
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
accordance with the instructions, may cause
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a
harmful interference to radio communications.
label that contains, among other information,
However, there is no guarantee that interference the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment. If requested, this information must
equipment does cause harmful interference to be provided to the telephone company.
radio or television reception, which can be
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
determined by turning the equipment off and
jack.
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

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The REN is used to determine the quantity of commission, public service commission or
devices which may be connected to the corporation commission for information.)
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In
Telephone Consumer
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs Protection Act of 1991
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the (United States)
number of devices that may be connected to the
line, as determined by the total RENs, contact The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
the telephone company to determine the 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
maximum REN for the calling area. computer or other electronic device to send any
message via a telephone facsimile machine
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the unless such message clearly contains, in a
telephone network, the telephone company will margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted
notify you in advance that temporary page or on the first page of the transmission, the
discontinuance of service may be required. But date and time it is sent and an identification of
if advance notice is not practical, the telephone the business, other entity, or individual sending
company will notify the customer as soon as the message, and the telephone number of the
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right sending machine or such business, other entity,
to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe or individual.
it is necessary.
In order to program this information into your
The telephone company may make changes in facsimile machine, see your fax software
its facilities, equipment, operations, or documentation.
procedures that could affect the operations of
the equipment. If this happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice in order Telephone Consumer
for you to make the necessary modifications in Guidelines (Canada)
order to maintain uninterrupted service.
Please refer to your telephone directory under
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For
you can reach the Sony Customer Information more detailed information please contact:
Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to
the Sony Customer Information Service Center
CRTC
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
or find Sony Customer Service on the web at: Terrasses de la Chaudière, Tour centrale 1
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport promenade du Portage, 5ième étage Hull PQ
K1A 0N2.
Repair of this equipment should be made only
by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized This Class B digital apparatus complies with
agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, Canadian ICES-003.
call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
This equipment cannot be used on public coin conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
service provided by the telephone company.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to
state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact
the state or provincial utility service

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY The battery pack used in this
device may present a fire or
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or
chemical burn hazard if
Factory Service Center. mistreated. Do not
disassemble, heat above 212×F
(100×C) or incinerate.
✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium Dispose of used battery
ion batteries in household or promptly.
business trash may be prohibited. Keep away from children.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-

La manutention incorrecte du
888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800- module de batterie de cet
961-7669 in Canada. appareil présente un risque
d’incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter,
Do not handle damaged or incinérer ou exposer à une
leaking lithium ion batteries. température de plus de 100°C.
Évacuer promptement la
Ne pas manipuler les batteries
batterie usée. Garder hors de
au lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont
portée des enfants.
endommagées.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
Danger of explosion if battery is NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies
incorrectly replaced. Replace certified equipment. This certification means
only with the same or equivalent that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective,
type recommended by the
operational, and safety requirements as
manufacturer. Discard used prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
batteries according to the Equipment Technical Requirements
manufacturer’s instructions. document(s). The Department does not
Une batterie non conforme guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
présente un danger d’explosion.
La remplacer seulement par une Before installing this equipment, users should
batterie identique ou de type ensure that it is permissible to be connected to
équivalent recommandé par le the facilities of the local telecommunications
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries company. The equipment must also be installed
usées selon les directives du using an acceptable method of connection.
fabricant. The customer should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.

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Repairs to certified equipment should be installations de l’entreprise locale de

coordinated by a representative designated by télécommunication. Le materiel doit egalement
the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
repairs or alterations made by the user to this raccordement.
equipment may give the telecommunications
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible
company cause to request that the user
disconnect the equipment. que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-
dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service
Users should ensure for their own protection dans certaines situations.
that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines, and internal Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
metallic water pipe system, if present, are être coordonnées par un représentant désigné
par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de
connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas. télécommunications peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such de réparations ou de modifications effectuées
connections themselves, but should contact the par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais
appropriate electric inspection authority, or fonctionnement.
electrician, as appropriate.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
(REN) assigned to each terminal device source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
provides an indication of the maximum number téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
of terminals allowed to be connected to a métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
telephone interface. The termination on an ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement
interface may consist of any combination of importante dans les régions rurales.
devices subject only to the requirement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter
the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.3.
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
CANADA (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
le matériel homologué. peuvent être raccordés à une interface.La
terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est consister en une combination de quelques
conforme aux normes de protection, dispositifs, a la seule condition que la somme
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice
documents concernant les exigences techniques d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce materiel est
relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère de 0.3.
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce materiel, l’utilisateur doit

s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux

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Contents

Welcome ....................................................11
Features ....................................................................11
Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook ........................12
Ergonomic Considerations .......................................14
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ..........19
Locating the Controls and Connectors .....................19
Connecting a Power Source .....................................23
Starting Your Computer ...........................................29
Shutting Down Your Computer ...............................30
Using Your VAIO® Notebook ..................33
Using the Keyboard ..................................................33
Replacing a Keycap ..................................................38
Using the Touchpad .................................................40
Using the Floppy Disk Drive ...................................41
Using the DVD-ROM Drive ....................................46
Using PC cards .........................................................51
Using Infrared Communication Devices ..................54
Using a Second Battery Pack ...................................56
Using the Weight Saver ............................................59
Removing the
Optional Hard Drive (PCGA-HDX10) ....................60
Using Smart Connect ...............................................61
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Connecting an i.LINK®-compatible Device ........... 62

VAIO® Action Setup .............................................. 65
Using Power Saving Modes ..................................... 69
Connecting Peripheral Devices ..............71
Connecting a Phone Line ......................................... 72
Using the Mini Docking Station .............................. 73
Connecting a Printer to Your Computer .................. 86
Connecting an External Display .............................. 87
Connecting External Speakers ................................. 90
Connecting an External Microphone ....................... 91
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
(Mouse or Keyboard) ............................................... 92
Adding Memory ....................................................... 93
About the Software on Your Computer ................... 98
About Your Recovery CDs .................................... 102
For Answers to Your Software Questions ............. 102
Software Information .............................105
MovieShaker™ ...................................................... 105
PictureGear™ ........................................................ 108
Troubleshooting .....................................111
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 122
Supplemental Information ..................................... 125
Getting Help ........................................................... 126
Specifications .........................................127
Index ........................................................131

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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.

Features

✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® notebook,

“Specifications” on page 127.

❑ Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a Mobile Intel®

Pentium® III Processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology and a V.90
compatible K56flex modem.*
❑ Portability — The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without
AC power.
❑ Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables
you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games,
and entertainment software.
❑ Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes
Windows® Millennium Edition or Windows® 2000 Professional.
❑ Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive e-
mails, browse the Internet, and use the dialing and fax features.

* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-
ernment regulations.

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Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit Power cord

AC adapter

FDD cable Rechargeable Weight saver

battery pack

Floppy disk drive (FDD) DVD-ROM drive

Manuals
❑ VAIO® User Guide — Contains information on setting up your notebook,
supplementary updates and software information. This manual describes the
features and specifications of your notebook, the applications included with
your system, how to contact software vendors, and solve common problems.
❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual —
Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating
system.

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Software CDs
❑ Microsoft® Word 2000 — Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the
Sony computer you purchased.

Recovery CDs
❑ System Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to restore the software titles that
shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can be
used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.
❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to reinstall individual
applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased.

Other
❑ Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster)
❑ Packet containing special product offers

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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.
Ergonomic Position

Computer positioned
directly in front of you

Arms at desk
level

Wrists relaxed
and flat

❑ 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 computer may strain
muscles or tendons.
❑ Furniture and posture — Sit in a chair with good back support and
armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A
footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture
and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

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❑ Viewing angle of the computer’s display — Use the display’s tilting

feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle
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 display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on
the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help
reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.
❑ Placement of an external display — When using an external display, set
the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen
is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

Notes on setup
❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to:
❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts
❑ Direct sunlight
❑ Excessive dust
❑ Moisture or rain
❑ Mechanical vibration or shock
❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded
❑ Ambient temperature of more than 95º F (35º C) or less than
18º F (10º C)
❑ High humidity
❑ Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s
electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.
❑ Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not
place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near
materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots.
Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back panel of the
computer.
❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one,
moisture may condense inside your computer. 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.

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❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference
to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable
distance away from the set.
❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,
problems may result.
❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.
❑ If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and
determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the telephone
company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect
your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the
telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct
the problem.

Handling your notebook

❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the
finish of your computer.
❑ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer, shut down your
computer and then unplug it. You may want to have the computer checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
❑ Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer.
❑ Make sure to disconnect the power cord 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.

Handling the LCD screen

❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful
when using the computer near a window.
❑ Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause
malfunction.
❑ 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.

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❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction.
❑ The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may,
however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that
continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the
manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

Cleaning the display filter

1 Remove the clips on the top of the display before removing the optional
display filter as illustrated below.

Display Filter Clips

clips

2 Hold the display filter by its sides to avoid leaving fingerprints on the display
filter.
3 Wipe off the fingerprints left on the display filter with the filter cleaner. You
can use commercially available cleaners.

✍ Do not use solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as they may cause damage to the
surface of the display filter. When using other chemical solvents, read the instructions
thoroughly.

4 Insert the bottom of the display filter into the groove at the bottom of the
display as illustrated below. Insert the display filter so that the clips’
protruding parts face left.
5 Turn 90° to lock it in place.

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Installing Display Filter

clips

✍ Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your
local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Website
(http://vaio.sonystyle.com/), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

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

1 Power indicator
2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators
3 Hard disk drive indicator
4 Num Lock indicator
5 Caps Lock indicator

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6 Scroll Lock indicator

7 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
8 Keyboard
9 Speakers
10 Internal microphone
11 Touchpad
12 Left/right buttons

Back

1 Infrared port connector

2 Docking /Floppy disk drive connector
3 Monitor connector
4 USB connector
5 DC In connector

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Left

(PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K) (PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K)

1 PC card slots
2 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector*
3 Battery bay
4 Phone line jack
* i.LINK is a trademark of SONY used only to designate that the unit contains an IEEE1394
connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

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Right

1 Power button
2 Multipurpose bay
3 Jog Dial™ control
4 Microphone connector
5 Headphone connector
6 Intercooler flap

Bottom

1 Intercooler flap lever

2 Multipurpose bay release lever

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Connecting a Power Source

You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.

Using the AC Adapter

1 Slide the LCD lock lever to your right.
2 Open the computer.

Opening your Computer

LCD lock lever

3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the
back of the computer.
4 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
5 Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

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Connecting the AC Adapter

Notebook

AC adapter (supplied)
Power cord (supplied)
DC In

Notes on the AC Adapter

❑ Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz.
❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as
a copy machine or shredder.
❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents
damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that
may occur during an electrical storm.
❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
❑ Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the
computer for a long time.
❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.
❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.

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 a
Second Battery Pack” on page 56.) Additional battery packs are available as a
separate option.

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The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time
of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.

To insert the battery pack

1 Open the cover of the battery bay on the left side of the computer.

Battery Bay

2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay.

Inserting Battery Pack

Battery pack
(supplied)

Label side facing down

3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.

If the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer, do not insert or

remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with the Mini
Docking Station attached may cause the Mini Docking Station to disconnect
from the computer.

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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).

3 When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This
process takes approximately two hours.

✍ To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour. See
“Displaying Detailed Battery Information” in the online manual Customizing Your
VAIO® Notebook.

Battery Indicator Lights (2)

Battery indicators

Secondary battery pack

(optional)

Battery pack (supplied)

Battery Indicator Meaning

1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the
left side of the computer.
2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on the
right side of the computer.

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Battery Indicator
Light Status Meaning
On The computer is using battery power.
Single blink When BOTH the Battery indicator and Power indicator single-
blink, the battery is running out of power.
Double blink The battery is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.

To remove the battery pack

1 Open the cover of the battery bay.
2 Pull out the battery pack.

Removing the Battery Pack

3 Close the cover of the battery bay.

You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and
not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the
computer is in power saving mode.

Notes on battery
❑ To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery
Information” in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook.
❑ When the battery is running out of power, both the battery indicator light and
power indicator light blink.

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❑ When the computer is directly connected to AC power and a battery pack is

in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.
❑ Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC
power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.
❑ If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter
to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully-
charged battery.
❑ You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the
Power Management utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 69.
❑ The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and
can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does
not affect battery life.
❑ For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer
may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low. To
avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data
frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as
System Suspend or System Hibernation.
❑ Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as
under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
❑ Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery
efficiency at low temperatures.
❑ Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C to
30 °C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
❑ While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up.
This is normal and is not cause for concern.
❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
❑ Keep the battery pack dry.
❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.
❑ Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
❑ If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the
battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery.
❑ If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the
battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.
❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time,
recharge the battery.

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Starting Your Computer

1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.

Opening the Computer

LCD lock lever

2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light
turns on.

(Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO
InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If
you do not execute the initial setup, you cannot use part of VAIO original
hardware functions such as Jog Dial, Power Management tool, scroll function of
touchpad, and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key.

Power Button
Power indicator

Power button

✍ If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer turns off.

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3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display:

❑ Decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key.
❑ Increase brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key.

When connecting the supplied AC adapter to an AC outlet that has more than
two outlets, do not plug the AC adapter into an outlet that is obstructed by
another adapter. To prevent fire or electrical shock, the adapter must be firmly
plugged into the outlet. If necessary, use a separate AC outlet.

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 taskbar.

2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down
Windows dialog box.
3 Select Shut down.
4 Click OK.

✍ Respond to all prompts that warn you to save your documents..

5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator
(green) turns off.
6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.

✍ During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend
mode. See “System Suspend Mode” on page 69.

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 Shutting Down Your Computer

If you are unable to shut down your computer:

1 Close or end all operations by:
❑ Closing all applications.
❑ Removing the PC cards.
❑ Disconnecting USB devices.
❑ Ending Infrared Communication.
2 Restart the computer. You can restart your computer by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys (at the same time).

If you are still unable to shut down the computer, you can press the power
button and hold it for four seconds. This operation may result in data loss.

Closing your computer

Close the front panel

1 Hold the clip on the left top of the front panel.

✍ If you touch the LCD screen, you will leave fingerprints on the LCD screen.
2 Move the panel in direction of arrow. Completely close the front panel and
locked in place.

Front Panel

clip

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Close the intercooler flap

✍ The intercooler flap does not close automatically. You must disconnect all devices,
such as the AC adapter or monitor, which are connected to the back of the computer
before closing the intercooler flap.

1 Grasp both sides of the flap while sliding the levers with your thumbs.

Intercooler Flap

Intercooler flap lever

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Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional
keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.
Keyboard
Function keys
Escape key Print Screen key
Correction keys

Shift key

Ctrl key Numeric keyboard

Applications key Navigation keys
Fn key
Windows key

✍ If the keycap comes off, put it back in its place and push down gently until it clicks into
place. If the Enter key, Space key or Shift key comes off, see “Replacing a Keycap” on
page 38. Do not take off the keycaps intentionally or push excessively when replacing
them, as this may cause the unit to malfunction.

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Key Description
Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the
area numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform
mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.
Note: you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric
keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock light will be on.)
Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen.
Correction keys The Insert, BackSpace, and Delete keys enable you to make
corrections in your documents.
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 key. The task associated with each
function key may vary from one application to the next.
Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
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 down
Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates
the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital
letters or special symbols such as @ and $.
Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start
menu; it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the
taskbar. See “Combinations and Functions with the Windows
Key” on page 35.
Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue
commands. See “Combinations and Functions with the Fn
Key” on page 37.
Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-
sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking
the right mouse button.

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Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key

Combination Function
+ F1 Displays Windows Help.
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+E Displays Windows Explorer.
+F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file
or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then
Files or Folders from the Start menu.
+ 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.
+R Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of
selecting Run from the Start menu.
Fn + + Insert Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of
double-clicking the System icon in the Control Panel.

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Indicators

Indicator Function
Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on.
Light is red in System Idle mode, and flashes red in System
Suspend mode. Turns off when the computer is in System
Hibernation mode or powered off.
Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on
the left side of the computer.
1

Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the drive bay on
the right side of the computer.
2

Hard disk Lights when 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.

Light On Off
Num Lock The number keys in the numeric The alphanumeric character keys
keypad are active. in the keypad area are active.
Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase Letters appear in lower case as
as you type. The Shift key you type (unless you hold down
lowers the case of typed letters the Shift key).
when Caps Lock is on.
Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently. Information moves across the
(Exactly how it scrolls depends display normally.
on the specific application. It
has no effect in many
applications.)

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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Combinations/Feature Function
Fn+ (ESC) Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power
System Suspend management state. To return the system to the active state,
press any key or press the power switch on your computer.
Fn+ (F3) Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.
Mute On/Off
Fn+ (F4) Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
or ➜ .

➜
Speaker volume To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then

➜
➜
To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then or .
Fn+ (F5) Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
or ➜ .

➜
Brightness control To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then

➜
➜
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .
Fn+ LCD / (F7) Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to
Switch to the the Monitor connector) and both LCD and external
external display/LCD display.

Only LCD LCD and external display

Only external display

Fn+ LCD / (F8) Toggles through the external display connected to

an optional Mini Docking Station (PCGA-PSX1) and the
LCD.

LCD and external display

Only LCD Only external display

Fn+ (F12) Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When
System Hibernation you execute this command, the state of the system and
state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk
and the system power is turned off. To return the system to
the original state, use the power button to turn on power.

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Combinations/Feature Function
Fn+D Turns off the LCD to save power. To turn the LCD
Video Standby back on, press any key (Windows Me™ only).
Fn+E Ejects the CD or DVD media.
Eject
Fn+S Puts the system into System Idle mode, a power
System Idle management state. To return the system to the active state,
press any key.

✍ You can carry out these functions using the Jog Dial control. See “Using the Jog Dial
Control” on page 66 for more information.
Some functions are not available until Windows launches.

Replacing a Keycap
Replace the Enter keycap, Shift keycap and Space keycap as described below. For
other keys, place the keycaps in their original place and gently push down until
they click.

To replace the enter key

Enter Key Back

projections

Attaching Enter Key

Push down

spring

projections

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To replace the shift or space key

Back
projections

Attaching the Shift or Space Key

Push down

spring

projections

✍ Do not use force to remove the keycaps as this may result in a malfunction.
Do not push too hard on the keycaps when placing them.

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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.
Using the Touchpad

Pointer

Touchpad Right button

Left button

Action Description
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 the left button twice.
Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action displays a
shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.
Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button.
Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically.
Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally. (The scroll
function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll
feature.)

✍ See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking both
buttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad speed, and Easy Launcher functions. To
access Mouse Properties, click the Start button, point to Settings, point to Control
Panel, and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel.

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive

You can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an
internal drive in the drive bay.
To ensure proper operation, do not insert or remove the disk drive when the
computer is in power saving mode.

To use as an external drive

Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer using the floppy disk drive cable
(supplied) with the VAIO logo facing up.
Connecting Floppy Disk Drive

Floppy disk drive (supplied)

Floppy disk drive cable (supplied)

Align the logo on the cable with the slot connection and insert the connector
straight into the slot.
✍ While using the floppy disk drive, do not put the system into Power Saving Mode.
Power saving mode may not work properly and unsaved data may be lost.

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To use as an internal drive

1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To
remove the DVD-ROM drive (Windows Me only)” or “To remove the DVD-
ROM drive (Windows 2000 models)” .
2 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO logo
facing up. Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever
locks into place.

Inserting Floppy Disk Drive

Multipurpose bay

Floppy disk drive

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To insert a diskette

✍ You can insert a floppy disk, even if the LED indicator is on.
1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up.
2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.

Inserting Diskette

Diskette

Floppy disk drive

To remove a diskette
❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off
and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette.

Ejecting Diskette

Eject button

LED indicator

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Handling Diskettes
❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette.
❑ Keep diskettes away from magnets.
❑ Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.

Removing the floppy disk drive (Windows Me models)

When the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.
1 Right-click the Power Management icon in the task tray and choose
“Remove multi-purpose bay device” [FDD] when using an internal drive.
When using an external drive, choose “Remove external FDD” instead.
2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of
the arrow and slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay.
3 Click OK on the message screen.

Removing the floppy disk drive using the Jog Dial™ control
To remove the floppy disk drive from the multipurpose bay using the Jog Dial
control:
1 Rotate the Jog Dial control to Power Management, and then press the Jog
Dial control. The Power Management window appears.
2 Rotate the Jog Dial control to Multipurpose bay, and then press the Jog Dial
control.
To remove an external floppy disk drive, select External floppy disk drive, and
then press the Jog Dial control.

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The Device Swapping window appears. Remove the drive, and click OK.
✍ Note: If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.

Removing Floppy Disk Drive

RELEASE lever on bottom

When the multipurpose bay is empty, attach the weight saver to it. See “Using a
Second Battery Pack” on page 56 for details on attaching the weight saver.

Removing the floppy disk drive (Windows 2000 models)

✍ If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
1 Double-click in the system task tray.
2 The “Unplug or Eject” dialog box appears.
3 In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the appropriate option,
and then click Stop.
4 Confirm the device and click OK.
5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed
from the system.
6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of
the arrow, and then unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer.

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Using the DVD-ROM Drive

Your computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive. You can play both DVDs
and CDs.

✍ When the computer is in Power Saving mode, you cannot insert a disc. See
“Controlling Power Management” in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO®
Notebook for more information on Power Saving modes.

To insert a Disc
1 Turn on the computer.

2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD-ROM drive.

The tray slides out.

DVD Eject

Eject button

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3 Place a DVD or CD in the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs,
which can be played on both sides, the side of the disc facing up is the side
that plays. Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place.

Inserting a DVD/CD

Label side facing up

4 Close the tray by pushing it gently.

✍ While using the DVD-ROM drive in the multipurpose bay, do not put the system into
Power Saving Mode. Power saving mode may not work properly and unsaved data
may be lost.

✍ Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the DVD-ROM drive hub fingers. If you do not seat
the disc firmly, you could damage your DVD-ROM drive and you may not be able to
open the tray.
When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator light turns off, then press the
Eject button to remove the disc.
When the computer is in Power saving mode, you cannot remove a disc. See
“Controlling Power Management” in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO®
Notebook for more information about Power Saving 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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Manual Eject Hole

To play DVDs
When you play DVDs on a television connected to the optional mini docking
station (PCGA-PSX1), a part of the video screen will not appear with the factory
setting. Adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 as described in “Selecting the
Display Mode” in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook.

✍ When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to
DVD profile. With other profiles, the movies are choppy. As an alternative, you can set
the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection, which will cause the
DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD. See “Controlling
Power Management” in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook for
information on how to set the power management profile.

You cannot insert or remove the DVD-ROM drive while the computer is in power
saving mode, as a malfunction may result.
Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you
have audio devices connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and the
speakers. Reduce the volume before playing such discs.
You cannot switch between LCD and TV if you press Fn+F8 when a DVD is
inserted in the DVD-ROM drive.

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To remove the DVD-ROM drive (Windows Me only)

When the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.
1 Right-click the AC Power icon in the task tray and choose “Remove
multipurpose bay device [IDE].” The message screen appears.
2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of
the arrow and slide the DVD-ROM drive out of the multipurpose bay.
3 Click OK on the message screen.

✍ Be sure to insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay when the bay is empty.
See “To insert a second battery pack” on page 56 for details on inserting the weight
saver.

To remove the DVD-ROM drive (Windows 2000 models)

✍ If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
1 Double-click in the system task tray.
2 The “Unplug or Eject” dialog box appears.
3 In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the appropriate option,
and then click Stop.
4 Confirm the device and click OK.
5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed
from the system.
6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of
the arrow, and then unplug the DVD-ROM drive from the computer.

✍ If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
To insert the DVD drive
You do not need to shut down the computer to insert the DVD-ROM drive into
the multipurpose bay.
✍ Do not insert the floppy disk drive while the notebook is in power saving mode.

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Inserting DVD Drive

Multipurpose bay

DVD-ROM drive

Insert until it clicks

Notes on CD and DVD media

Handling CD and DVD media

❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.
❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.

Cleaning CD and DVD media

❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper
care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents
such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray,
as they may cause damage to the disc.
❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the
surface from the center out.
❑ If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well,
and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any
remaining moisture with a dry, soft cloth.

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Using PC cards
Your 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.

✍ The PC card slots can accommodate two Type II PC cards, or one Type III PC card.
These slots are compatible with Card Bus. Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards. You
do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC card.

To insert a PC Card
Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards.
1 Pull the PC card RELEASE button away from the computer, and then push it
in toward the computer.

PC Card Release Button

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2 Remove the PC card slot protector.

When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and
bottom PC card slot protectors.

Removing PC Card Slot Protector

3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the front label facing up. Gently
push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. The
RELEASE button comes out. Push down the RELEASE button toward the
display panel.

Inserting PC Card

PC card

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✍ Do not force a card into the slot, as this may damage the connector pins. If you have
difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with the correct
orientation. See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use.
For some PC cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the System
Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted,
you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Restart your
system to correct the problem.

Removing PC card

Upper eject button

Lower eject button

Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot.

Removing a PC card

✍ If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
1 Double-click in the system task tray.
2 The “Unplug or Eject hardware” dialog box appears.
3 In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the appropriate option,
and then click Stop.
4 Confirm the device and click OK.

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5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed
from the system.
6 Press the PC card RELEASE button to remove the PC card.

When using longer PC cards (Wireless LAN card, etc.) do not move your
computer while a PC card is inserted. If the PC card gets a strong shock, your
computer may be damaged.
Do not use force to insert your PC card as it may damage your computer.

Using Infrared Communication Devices

Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use this
port to communicate with other infrared-equipped devices with compatible
protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers.

To use infrared communication with another computer

Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line.
Connecting with Infrared

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✍ Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is disabled

when your system is shipped. To enable infrared use, click the infrared icon in the
Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on
the Options tab.
You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery
life.
Use the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared
communication. Do not use the icon in the taskbar.
Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to
determine if the infrared device is detected.
If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be
interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission.
Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object.
Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light near the infrared
ports.
See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared
communication device for more information on installation and use.
The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3/8 inches (1 meter) with an
approximate radius of 15 degrees.

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Using a Second Battery Pack

You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs,
you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power. When
using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery
pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85% full. You can
monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights.

To insert a second battery pack

1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To
remove the DVD-ROM drive (Windows Me only)” on page 49
2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay.
If the battery is being used, the battery 2 indicator light turns on.

Inserting Second Battery Pack

Multipurpose bay

Battery pack

3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack.
Insert the tab of the weight saver into the hollow of the multipurpose bay
slot, and then push the weight saver into the multipurpose bay until it clicks.

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Attaching Weight Saver

Battery pack

Weight saver

2
1
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 “To charge the second
battery pack” on page 57 for more information.
Charging Second Battery Pack
Battery indicators

Second battery pack

(optional)

Battery pack (supplied)

To remove the second battery pack

1 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the
battery pack, slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the

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direction of the arrow. See also “Removing the floppy disk drive (Windows
Me models)” on page 44.

Removing Second Battery Pack

RELEASE lever

2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack.
3 Reinsert the weight saver.

✍ If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down
the computer. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery
pack’s indicator is on. If the indicator of the battery pack you are going to remove is
on, right-click in the task tray and switch it in the Select the battery pack in use
window.

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Using the Weight Saver

The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.

To attach the weight saver

1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device.

Inserting the Weight Saver

Multipurpose bay

Weight saver

2
1
2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

To remove the Weight Saver

To remove the weight saver, slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the
computer in the direction of the arrow.
Release Lever

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Removing the Optional Hard Drive

(PCGA-HDX10)
Windows Me models
1 Click the Remove multipurpose bay device icon on Power Management. The
Device Swapping message appears.
2 Slide the Release lever on the bottom of the unit in the direction of the arrow
and hold while sliding the device out of the multipurpose bay.
3 Click OK.

Windows 2000 models

1 Double-click in the system task tray.
2 The “Unplug or Eject” dialog box appears.
3 In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the appropriate device,
and then click Stop.
4 Confirm the device and click OK.
5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed
from the system.
6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of
the arrow and then unplug the drive from the computer.

✍ When the computer is in power saving mode, you cannot remove the hardware
device

✍ While using the optional hard drive (PCGA-HDX10) in the multipurpose bay, do
not put the system into Power Saving Mode. Power saving mode may not work
properly and unsaved data may be lost.

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Using Smart Connect

Windows Me
You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the
preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0
software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect the
two systems and then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other
computer. You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer.
Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3.0 software to connect with another
VAIO computer that has Windows Me preinstalled.
Connecting with an i.Link Cable

i.LINK cable

Windows 2000
The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK® cable
(optional) to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also
has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me. You can then use one computer
to edit, copy or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a
printer attached to either computer.
See Smart Connect online help for more information.

✍ When you connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a unique
name. The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers
are networked together.

✍ If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the
Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult
the Sony website for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

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Connecting an i.LINK®-compatible Device

You can connect an i.LINK-compatible device such as a digital video camera
recorder to the S400 connector. You can then download digital pictures from
the i.LINK-compatible digital video camera recorder.
✍ i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following
part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5-meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end),
VMC-IL4615 (a 1.5 meter-cable with a 4-pin connector at one end and a 6-pin
connector at the other), and VMC-IL4408A (a 0.8-meter cable with a 4-pin connector
at each end). You can purchase these cables from your local retailer, through the Sony
VAIO® Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll
free).

i.LINK Port

Digital video
camera recorder

to S400

i.LINK cable
(optional)

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✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may need to connect your
camera differently.
On Sony digital video cameras, connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK” are
i.LINK-compatible.
See the manual that came with your i.LINK-compatible device 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 connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices. If
the external device requires power from the i.LINK connector, you cannot use the
device with the computer.
The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer
rate depends on the external device.
The i.LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you
use. See the documentation that came with your software for more information.
The connections and features may vary depending on the i.LINK-compatible devices.
You can connect the digital video camera recorder to your notebook or to the optional
i.LINK port replicator. While the digital video camera recorder is connected to your
notebook or to an i.LINK port replicator, do not connect any other device to the other
i.LINK connector on your notebook.

DVgate™

Digital Video Captures

If your system displays the message, “Failed to record to DV deck, please check
deck’s power status, cable connection....”, while you are recording images to a
digital video device using DVgate software, close all open applications, and
restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to a digital video device
while using DVgate may cause this situation to occur.
For more information on DVgate software, see the DVgate online help.

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Adjusting Image Resolution

If the images on the LCD do not display smoothly, the resolution may not be set
correctly. To check the resolution, click the Setup button in the DVgate Motion-
Monitor window. Point to Settings, and then select Low Resolution. The settings
you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only. Movie
data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be
affected.

Hard Drive Partition

In order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion
software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two
partitions, C and D. The size of the D partition is approximately 12 GB on
PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K and 18 GB on PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K. DVgate
saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming
the available space on your C partition. To maintain optimum performance of
DVgate, you should defragment or format the D partition regularly.

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VAIO® Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Jog Dial control,
internal timer, and i.LINK interface. An overview of each of these functions is
provided in the next few pages. For more information on changing the settings
using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial control icon or , in the
task tray and click Help Topics.

Jog Dial™ Control

Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the right side of the unit.
The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application, folder, or document
from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control. In addition,
when you press the Jog Dial control, you can turn on your computer
automatically and start the selected application or document. If the document you
select is a script file, you can execute a complex task, such as connecting to the
Internet and downloading your e-mail to your computer by simply pressing the
Jog Dial control.
Jog Dial Control

turn

press

Jog Dial control

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Using the Jog Dial Control

This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to
change the Jog Dial control’s settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the
task tray and click Help Topics.

Launcher mode
The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is
launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active. When an arrow is
displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window, you can display a
submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button.

Using Launcher mode

To use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial
control icon in the task tray. Alternatively, you can press the Jog Dial control
while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode.
1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the Jog Dial
control. The window switches to the guide mode, and shows the Jog Dial’s
function.

JOG Guide Dialog Box

2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
3 To select another item, switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1.

Guide mode
The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and
the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can
select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony

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software applications have two modes in List View: Simple Menu and Full Menu.
You can switch the mode by pressing the shift key while turning the Jog Dial
control.

Guide mode
The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function.

Software that supports the Jog Dial Control

If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog
Dial’s functions that are allocated to that software. For more information on
functions allocated to software, see the software application’s online Help.

Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control

If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control, you can scroll
the window or adjust the window size as described below:
Action Description
Maximize Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the
active window. Press again to return to normal window size.
Minimize Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the
active window. Press again to return to normal window size.
Finish Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active
application.
Scroll* Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the
active window.
Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial
control to Jog Launcher mode.
Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control button, then use the Jog Dial
control to scroll through the active window’s toolbar.

* Some software does not support these functions.

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Dialog box
When a window such as Screen properties is active, Dialog is displayed in the
Jog Dial control window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the
Jog Dial control. Pressing the Jog Dial control is equivalent to pressing Enter.
JOG Guide Dialog Box

Internal Timer
You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time. The timer
can start applications even when the computer is in System Hibernation mode.

i.LINK® Interface
Your computer comes equipped with an i.LINK port. The port is a digital
interface (IEEE1394) for high-speed communication. By using your computer, a
Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder or other compatible camera that supports
the i.LINK interface, you can easily create and edit your own home videos. For
more information on connecting an i.LINK device, see “Connecting an i.LINK®-
compatible Device” on page 62 of this manual.

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Using 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. In addition to
the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your
computer has three distinct power saving modes: System Idle, System Suspend,
and System Hibernation. When using battery power, you should be aware that the
computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining
battery charge drops below 5%, regardless of the power management setting you
select.

✍ If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to
recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

Normal Mode
This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power
indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific
device such as the LCD.

System Idle Mode

This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief
period. The hard disk and video display enter a low power state, and the CPU
clock and processor stop. The power indicator light is red in this mode.

To activate System Idle mode

Press Fn+S, the Power Management utility, or the Jog Dial™ control.

To return to normal mode

Press any key or touch the touchpad.

System Suspend Mode

The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off
power to the CPU. The red power indicator light flashes in this mode.

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To activate System Suspend mode

Press Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately. You can also
use the Power Management utility or the Jog Dial control to enter System
Suspend mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key or the Power button for less than four seconds.

System Hibernation 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 System Hibernation mode

To activate System Hibernation mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.
✍ (Windows 2000) The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the computer
enters System Hibernation mode.

✍ Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off.
To return to normal mode
Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its
previous state.

✍ When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard
disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and
hold for more than four seconds.

❑ Time to return to normal mode

System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System Suspend
requires less time than System Hibernation.
❑ Power consumption
System Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System Suspend
uses more power than System Hibernation.

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Connecting Peripheral Devices

You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripheral
devices:
❑ Phone line (page 72)
❑ Mini Docking Station (page 74)
❑ Printer (page 78)
❑ External mouse or keyboard (page 78)
❑ Floppy disk drive (page 80)
❑ AV devices (page 81)
❑ Printer (page 86)
❑ External display (page 87)
❑ External speakers (page 90)
❑ External microphone (page 91)
❑ Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 92)

✍ Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables.

Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripheral devices.
You can select a country mode from the modem property window, but you should
only use US mode. Using other country modes is an infringement of the
Telecommunications Business Laws.

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Connecting a Phone Line

You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the
Internet.

✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook, register your software online, and use
Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line.

1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer.

Connecting a Phone Line

Phone cable (optional)

Phone line jack
Phone line jack

PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K

2 Plug the other end into the wall jack.

✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated
telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange
(PBX). Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could
cause a malfunction in the internal modem.
If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device
may not work properly.

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Using the Mini Docking Station

You can use the PCGA-PSX1 Mini Docking Station (optional) to connect
peripheral devices such as a printer or external display.

✍ In Windows 2000 models, you must wait for the IN USE indicator to light before using
a connected peripheral device.

Front
Docking connector UNDOCK button

IN USE indicator

DC IN indicator
RELEASE lever

Tabs

Back

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14

1 S400 8 DC IN
2 S VIDEO 9 / Mouse/Keyboard
3 VIDEO 10 OPTICAL OUT
4 Monitor 11 CONTROL A1
5 LINE OUT 12 SERIAL/CONTROL A1 switch
6 LINE IN 13 Serial
7 USB 14 Parallel (printer)

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Left/Right
Floppy disk drive connector PC card slot

Connecting the Mini Docking Station

Before connecting the Mini Docking Station

You must plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on
the Mini Docking Station. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an
electrical outlet.
The DC IN indicator lights on.

Connecting AC Adapter to Docking Station

AC adapter (supplied)
Power cord

✍ Use the specified AC adapter for the power rating of the Mini Docking Station.
To connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer
When a charged battery is inserted in your computer, you can attach and detach
the Mini Docking Station without turning off the computer.
✍ If your notebook is in power saving mode, switch to normal mode before attaching or
detaching the Mini Docking Station.

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1 Open the cover of your computer.

Docking Station/FDD Connector

Docking/FDD connector

2 Attach the left side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the left side hollow of
your computer.
Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks.

Left Tab Hollow

3 Align the connector on the Mini Docking Station with the docking/floppy
disk drive connector on the back of your computer.
4 Firmly press the Mini Docking Station into place.

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5 Attach the right side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the right side hollow
of your computer.
Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks.

Right Tab Hollow

✍ Do not lift or move the computer by holding only the Mini Docking Station as the Mini
Docking Station may separate from the computer.

Removing the Mini Docking Station from your notebook

When the computer is off, skip step 1. When the computer is in Power saving
mode, switch to Normal mode, and then follow the steps below.
1 Press the UNDOCK button on the Mini Docking Station or click REMOVE
on the Start menu.

Undocking Button

UNDOCK button

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2 After the IN USE indicator has turned off, pull the RELEASE lever on the
right side of your computer and release the right tab.

Release Lever

RELEASE lever

3 Release the left tab.

Removing Mini Docking Station

✍ When the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer, do not insert or remove
the battery. The Mini Docking Station may separate from the computer.
Do not remove the Mini Docking Station when the IN USE indicator is lit.

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Connecting an external mouse or keyboard

You can connect a USB or PS/2® style mouse or keyboard.

➠
1 Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with facing up.

Connecting a Mouse or External Keyboard

PS/2 mouse

PS/2 keyboard

✍ USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is on.
To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the optional PS/2
division connector. If the wheel function of the PS/2 mouse does not operate,
connect the mouse to the serial port using the PS/2 serial adapter that is supplied
with your mouse. You can also use one of both of the USB ports to connect a
mouse and keyboard at the same time.

Connecting a printer to the Mini Docking Station

You can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to your
computer to print documents.

To connect a printer
Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector. Plug the printer cable (supplied
with the printer) into this port on the computer.

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Connecting a printer

Printer Power cord

Printer cable
to (supplied with the printer)
Printer

✍ Before you connect the printer, turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter
and power cord from the electrical outlet.
Plug the power cord into a power outlet after completing all the connections.
Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer.
If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 2000 or Windows Me, it may
not function properly.
You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use.
When using a USB printer, connect it to the USB connector of your computer or the
Mini Docking Station.
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 Printer setting in the Sony
Notebook Setup software. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the
online manual, Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook.

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Connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking Station

You can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connecting it to the
floppy disk drive connector on the left side of the optional Mini Docking Station.
You can connect it without turning off your computer.
✍ If your notebook is in power saving mode, switch to normal mode before connecting a
floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking Station.

1 With the VAIO logo facing up, plug the cable firmly into the connector and
both of the alignment posts in the guide holes.
2 With the VAIO logo facing up, plug the FDD into the other end until it locks
in place.

FDD Connecting

Floppy disk drive (supplied)

Mini Docking Station
left side (optional)

Alignment posts
2 1

Floppy disk drive cable (supplied)

✍ When you connect the floppy disk drive to the floppy disk drive connector of the Mini
Docking Station, you cannot use the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive
cable.

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Connecting audiovideo (AV) devices

You can use audio/video devices by connecting the AV devices to the Mini
Docking Station. See the manuals and online help that came with your AV
devices for detailed instructions. By connecting an MD deck or a CD player
which has a CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 connector, you can play a CD
disc, create your own CD database, or edit an MD disc.
Connecting an MD Deck or CD Player

Mini Docking Station

(connect to the computer)

SERIAL/CONTROL A1 switch

To OPTICAL OUT To CONTROL A1*

1 2

To Digital In CONTROL A1*

MD deck

To Digital In CONTROL A1*

1
Optical digital cable

1 2
2
Monaural mini-plug cable

To Digital Out CONTROL A1*

CD player

To use the CONTROL A1 connector on the Mini Docking Station, switch the
SERIAL/CONTROL A1 switch to CONTROL A1 .

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✍ Use monaural mini-plug cables shorter than 2 meters with no resistance.

*CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1

To record music to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the
OPTICAL OUT, (available by connecting to the Mini Docking Station) follow
these steps:
1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Config.
3 Select Digital Output and click “ON [All Sources]/Analog out is muted.”
4 Click OK.

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Connecting a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier

Connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier to the LINE IN or LINE
OUT connector of the Mini Docking Station to play a CD and experience higher
quality audio.
Connecting Devices

Mini Docking Station (optional)

Audio cable (optional)

Active speaker,
amplifier, etc.
To LINE OUT
To LINE IN
CD player, etc.

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Connecting a Dolby Digital™ Decoder integrated device

1 Insert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose bay
2 Connect the OPTICAL OUT connector to a Dolby Digital Decoder
integrated device to experience Dolby Digital recorded videos and dynamic
sound.

Connecting Audio and Video Devices

Mini Docking station (rear)

Attach optional DVD
drive to main unit

TV

To Video To S Video
To Optical Out To Video connector connector

Digital surround headphones

To S Video

Video cable (optional)

To Digital input
Optical digital
cable (optional)

✍ You can experience Dolby Digital or PCM sound from the OPTICAL OUT connector.
3 Switch the Digital output to PCM when you connect a device that does not
support Dolby Digital; otherwise, the speakers or your hearing may be
damaged by the increased volume.
4 Switch the Digital output to PCM when you play DVDs that support linear
PCM recording on the Mini Docking Station.

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Connecting a TV or a video deck

Connect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio/video cables. Switch
the input channel of the TV to external input. You also need to set up the TV
configuration system. See “To select the display” in the Customizing Your
VAIO® Notebook manual for more information.

✍ Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector.

Connecting a TV

TV

Mini Docking Station

Power
To S Video Input
To Digital IN

To OPTICAL TO S VIDEO
OUT

Video cable (optional) Optical digital cable

To Headphone

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Connecting a Printer to Your Computer

You can connect the printer to your computer using the printer cable and the
supplied floppy disk drive cable to print documents.

Before using the printer

❑ You need to install the software supplied with the printer. See the manual
that came with your printer for more information.
❑ You need to set up the printer port. See “I cannot print” for more
information about setting up the printer port.

To connect a printer
Plug the floppy disk drive cable to the docking/FDD connector on your computer.
Then connect the printer cable (supplied with the printer) to the PRINTER
connector of the floppy disk drive cable.
Parallel Port

Floppy disk drive cable

To docking/FDD
connector
Printer

To PRINTER

Power cord Printer cable (supplied with the printer)

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✍ Before you connect the printer, turn off your computer, and disconnect the AC adapter
and power cord from the AC outlet.
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet after finishing all the connections.
Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer.
If you are using a printer that does not support Windows Me (PCG-XG38/PCG-XG39)
or Windows 2000 (PCG-XG38K/PCG-XG39K) it may not function properly.
You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use.
When using a USB printer, connect it to the USB connector of your computer or the
USB connector of the Mini Docking Station.

Connecting an External Display

You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use
the computer with any of the following:
❑ Computer display (monitor)
❑ Projector

✍ Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and
power cord from the AC outlet before making connections.
Connect the power cord after connecting all peripheral devices.
Turn on your computer after turning on the power of all peripheral devices.
When you connect an external display, you may not be able to display both the LCD
and external display simultaneously, depending on the external display.

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To connect a computer display

You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external
speakers and an external microphone. See “To connect external speakers” on
page 90 and “To connect an external microphone” on page 91 for details on
connecting external speakers and an external microphone.
Monitor Connector

Computer display

Power cord

Display cable (optional)

to
Monitor

✍ See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on
installation and use.

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To connect a projector
Using a projector connected to your computer can be convenient for
presentations and slide shows.
Connecting a Projector

Projector
to

Power cord
to
Monitor

Audio cable (optional) RGB signal cable

✍ See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and
use.

To select a display
When you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle
the output among the LCD, the external monitor, or both devices.
Use the Fn+F7 keys to select a display. See also “Selecting the Display Mode in
the Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook manual for more information.

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To Press Result
Switch to an Fn+F7 Toggles among the LCD, the external display
external display connected to the Monitor connector, and both the
LCD and external display.

Only LCD LCD and external display

Only external display

Connecting External Speakers

You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.

✍ Check that your speakers are designed for computer use.

Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables.
Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord.
Turn on the peripheral devices’ power, then turn on your computer.
Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.
Do not place diskettes on the speakers as the speakers’ magnetic field may damage
the data on the diskettes.

To connect external speakers

❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the speaker
cable into this connector.

Connecting Speakers
Speakers

Speaker cable
to
(supplied with speakers)
Headphone

✍ See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and
use.

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Connecting an External Microphone

You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.

✍ Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables.
Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord.
Turn on the peripheral devices’ power, then turn on your computer.
Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. The microphone should be
compliant with the plug-in power microphone.

To connect an external microphone

❑ Use the to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable
into this connector.

Connecting Microphone
Microphone

Microphone jack

✍ See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation
and use.

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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

(Mouse or Keyboard)
You can connect a USB style mouse or keyboard.

➠
Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up.
USB Port

USB device

to USB connecting cable

USB (optional)

You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series with this
computer. The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer.

✍ USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is on.
See “Using the Keyboard” on page 33 for more information on using the keyboard.
See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on
installation and use.
A Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series (optional) is a USB device. You must connect
it to the USB connector.

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Adding Memory
You can increase your system’s memory by installing optional memory modules.
Your system comes with 128 MB of installed memory, which can be increased up
to 256 MB (128 MB x 2). You can add an expansion memory module in a slot.
Up to 128 MB expansion memory modules are available as optional memory
modules.

✍ Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install a memory
module in your computer. See the bulleted list below. Be careful when adding memory.
Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause malfunction.
If you are using only one memory module, you must use the slot closest to the front of
the computer.

❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components.
Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such
a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle
materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for
example).
❑ Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of
the chassis while performing the procedure.
❑ Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the
module. The package protects the module from ESD.
❑ Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store
the memory module.

To remove a memory module

1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “To install a memory module.”
2 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your
computer) to discharge static electricity.
3 Remove the memory module.

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Memory Module

1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows.

The memory module is released.

2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow.

4 Follow steps 8 and 9 of “To install a memory module.”

To install a memory module

1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your
printer.
2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs.
3 Wait until the computer cools down. Then remove the screw at the bottom of
your computer.

Removing the Memory Module Cover

screw

✍ Remove the screw with a screwdriver of a proper size.

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4 Lift the two stoppers at the bottom of the keyboard and slide the keyboard
toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly.

Keyboard Stoppers

stopper

5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs, then
gently lean it over the display. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting
the keyboard.

Lifting the Keyboard

Tabs Cable

6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging.

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7 Install the memory module as described in the following graphic.

Installing Memory Module

1 Slide the memory module into the slot.

2 Press the module into place until it clicks.

8 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Be careful not
to detach the cable when replacing the keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

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9 Close the computer cover, and tighten the screws on the bottom of the
computer.

To view the system memory

1 Turn on the computer.
2 Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and click “Sony Notebook Setup.”
The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears.
3 Click the “About This Computer” tab to view the system memory. If the
additional memory is not shown, repeat steps 1-9 of “To install a memory
module” on page 94.

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About the Software on Your Computer

Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as
soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you
can perform with your software titles. For support information, see “For Answers
to Your Software Questions” on page 102.

Adobe Acrobat Reader®

Adobe Systems Inc.
Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve
the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition

Adobe Systems Inc.
Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe. Without learning complex
software, you can enhance, restore, and be creative with your photos. Includes built-in
guided activities, stock photos, clip art, and templates to assist you.

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 window. Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio-video
synchronization.

America Online® (Windows Me only)

America Online
America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends
with Easy-to-Use E-mail, manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports
scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests.

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro

ArcSoft
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro is an easy-to-use, advanced printing program that lets you
quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper. PhotoPrinter
Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape, portrait, free style, mixed
sizes, custom templates, and more. The application includes enhancement tools and
special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image.

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CompuServe® 2000 (Windows Me only)

CompuServe, Inc.
The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want
serious and timely information, in-depth research, and professional communities backed
by state-of-the-art technologies, including high-speed access and powerful e-mail
messaging.

Direct CD™ (Windows Me only)

Adaptec, Inc.
DirectCD allows you to drag and drop files directly to your CD-RW drive. You can save,
rename, move or delete files right on your CD-RW.

DVgate™
Sony Electronics
Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® connector and capture your own
video clips and still images. You can edit the clips from your video, add others, and
combine clips into new movie segments. You can save your images in a variety of popular
file formats.

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. Member benefits include e-mail, a Personal
Start Page, a free 6 MB web site, a member newsletter, and 24-hour technical support.

Easy CD Creator™ (Windows Me only)

Adaptec, Inc.
Easy CD Creator lets you make your own data, audio and multimedia CDs. You can back
up your important files to CD, and read them back on standard CD-ROM drives. Create
your own audio CDs right on your desktop, and play them back on your home or car stereo
CD player. You can make your own personalized color jewel case inserts with custom text
and graphics. You can even make backup copies of your existing CDs. The easy CD
Creator Wizard makes creating your own custom CDs a simple process.

McAfee® VirusScan®
Network Associates, Inc.
Protect your computer from viruses. VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks,
Internet downloads, e-mail attachments, intranets, shared files, CD-ROMs, and online
services.

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Media Bar™
Sony Electronics
Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar
software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony
devices. In addition to audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, Media Bar
software includes digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar software
seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software
interface.

Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0

Microsoft Corporation
Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it. It is safe, easy to use, and you can
personalize how you access the web. Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer
also help you have a great experience when you are on the web.

Microsoft® Word 2000

Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create shared Web, e-mail, and print documents for
use around the world. It embraces HTML as a first-class file format and extends Word’s
ease-of-use to the Web and e-mail. Word 2000 also extends that ease-of-use to
international users, making it simple to create multilingual documents.

MovieShaker™
Sony Electronics
Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions,
background music, and text. Just import your video clips and “shake” with the click of a
mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.

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.

PictureGear™
Sony Electronics
This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony Digital
Still Camera, or a Sony Mavica® Camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table
format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.

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Prodigy Internet® (Windows Me only)

Prodigy Communications Corporation
An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter. Prodigy
delivers powerful online content such as sports scores, stock quotes, news, and easy access
to Excite, plus quality customer service, all at a competitive price.

Quicken® 2000 Basic

Intuit, Inc.
Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken works just like your
checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all your finances, bank
accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. You can even pay your bills online.

Smart Capture
Sony Electronics
Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture
manages the i.LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam®
camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video
or still images that you can save or share via e-mail. A smart solution to computer, digital
audio/video and network convergence.

Smart Connect (Windows 2000)

Sony Electronics
Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO
computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect. You can then use one
computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer. You can also print from a
printer attached to either computer.

Sound Forge® XP
Sonic Foundry, Inc.
Sound Forge® XP allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work
on your desktop. Simply cut, copy, and paste your way to striking multimedia files for use
in everything from web pages to desktop presentations.

VAIO Action Setup

Sony Electronics, Inc.
VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys and i.LINK
interface.

VAIO Support Agent

Sony Electronics, Inc
VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive, on-line support.

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About Your Recovery CDs

Application Recovery CD(s)
Sony Electronics
This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers. Use it to
restore corrupted or erased files.

System Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics
This program allows you to restore your computer to the original factory settings, if your
hard disk drive is corrupted or erased.

For Answers to Your Software Questions

Acrobat Reader®, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition (Adobe Systems
Incorporated)
Web site http://www.adobe.com/
phone 206-628-2746 (fee-based support)
fax 206-628-5737
e-mail [email protected]
hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM Pacific Time

America Online® (America Online)

Web site http://www.aol.com/
phone 800-827-3338
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.)

Web site http://www.compuserve.com/
phone 800-848-8990

DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.)

Web site http://www.adaptec.com/
phone 408-945-8600
hours M - F, 8AM - 5 PM PT

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EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (EarthLink Network, Inc.)

Web site http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport/
phone 800-395-8410
e-mail [email protected]
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

McAfee® VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)

Web site http://support.mcafee.com
phone 408-988-3832
e-mail [email protected]
hours M-F 9AM-5PM Central Time

Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation)

Web site http://www.netscape.com/
phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)*
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)

Web site http://www.arcsoft.com; http://www.photoisland.com
phone 510-440-9901
e-mail [email protected]
hours M - F, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM PT

Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation)

Web site http://www.prodigy.com/
phone 800-213-0992
hours 7 AM - 3 AM Eastern Time

Quicken® 2000 Basic (Intuit Inc.)

Web site http://www.intuit.com/support
phone 900-555-4688
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

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Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.)

Web site http://www. sony.com/pcsupport
phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)*
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry, Inc.)

Web site http://www.sonicfoundry.com/
phone 608-256-5555
fax 608-250-1745
e-mail http://sonicfoundry.com/support/SupportMail.asp (online form)
hours M-F, 7 AM-10 PM Central Time

Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows® 2000 Professional, Word 2000,

Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation)
Web site http://www.microsoft.com/support/
phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)*
hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

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MovieShaker™
This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any
knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be
combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then
saved in a format most computers can play.
Main window
Working Panel Editing trays

Clip tray
Help

Product tray
Trash

Importing Images and Sound Clips

1 Click .
2 Find the file you want to add.
3 Select the file.
4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.

✍ Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop

responding.

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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.

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 Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed
in the first available slot on the Product tray. Limit the number of scenes placed on
the Product tray to 10 or less. MovieShaker may stop responding if too many
scenes are placed on the Product tray.

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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.
Working Panel

Sound

Color
Monitor
Speed

Effect Palette
Trim Palette

Effect Knobs

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.

✍ To preview an Effect, click on the clip in the Working panel monitor. Your clip displays
with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor.

4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips/
scenes.

Saving a Movie
1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for
more details on saving movies.
2 Click Export.
3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.

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4 Click Next.
5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.
6 Name the file.
7 Click Save.

Exporting movies may take a long time to complete—Saving movies as DV

(Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest. MovieShaker
can play video files up to 65 MB in length.

✍ For DV playback and smooth video playback, we recommend the following resolution/
refresh rates: 1024 x 768/75 Hz or lower.

PictureGear™
PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all
the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide
quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and
color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers,
wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even html photo albums.

Managing Your Pictures

Use the collection feature to manage your pictures.
1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures.
2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection.
3 From Collection menu, select Create New Collection.
4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK.

Creating a Photo Album

1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album.
2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker.
3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK.

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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 toolbar.
6 Designate the folder where you want to save the Album.
7 Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click OK.
8 The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers.

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.

✍ We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures.

3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker.
4 Select the correct lens and click OK. (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 Stitch.

Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG

1 Select the MPEG file.
2 From the Movie/Sound menu, select Scene break down.
3 Then select Movie Stitch, to create a panoramic picture.

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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://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

Troubleshooting your notebook

(Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO
InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If
you do not execute the initial setup, you cannot use some of the VAIO original
hardware functions such as Jog Dial, Power Management tool, the scroll function
of touchpad, and the keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key.

My notebook does not start

❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned
on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook
indicates that the power is on.
❑ Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged.
❑ Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.
❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as described
in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 71.
❑ If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS, make sure the power
strip or UPS is turned on and working.
❑ If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power
source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.
❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the notebook for at
least one hour and then turn on the notebook.
❑ Take the battery pack off the notebook, unplug the power cord and plug it
again, then turn on the power.

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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 properly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup”
appears at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:
1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.
3 Press Ð to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute:
second). Press Enter.
4 Press Î to select Exit, then press Ð to select Get Default Values. The
message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
5 Select Yes and press Enter.
6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save
Configuration changes and exit now?” appears.
7 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts.

My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears
and Windows does not start
❑ Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive (nonbootable).
❑ If a nonbootable diskette is in the drive, follow these steps:
1 Turn off the notebook, and then remove the diskette.
2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly.
❑ If Windows still does not start, follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS:
1 Remove any diskette from the floppy disk drive.
2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook.
3 Turn off the notebook and then turn it on.
4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu
screen appears.
5 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
6 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press Enter.
The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

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7 Select Yes, then press Enter.

8 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), and then
press Enter. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?”
appears.
9 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts.
If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,”
and Windows does not start, contact Sony Customer Support.

My notebook stops responding or does not shut down

It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the
Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may
result in loss of unsaved data.
❑ Try restarting the notebook. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,
click Shut Down, and then click Restart.
❑ If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step, you can restart the
notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
❑ If the previous step does not work, press and hold the power button for at
least four seconds. This turns off the power.
❑ If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, stop the CD/
DVD, and restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
❑ Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from
your notebook.

✍ Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result
in data loss in files that are currently open.

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.
❑ Click System Configuration Utility under the Tools menu.
❑ Click the Advanced button on the General tab, and confirm the following
information:

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1 Enable Deep Sleep is selected with a checkmark.

2 The message “Standby function is enabled” is displayed. If the message
reads “Standby function is disabled,” click the Enable button.
3 The message “Hibernation feature is enabled” is displayed. If the
message reads “Hibernation feature is disabled,” click the Enable
button.
4 Click OK and restart your notebook.

My system enters System Idle mode when System Suspend mode has been
selected
❑ If you are connecting an optical disc drive with a PC card, disconnect it by
stopping the PC card. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices
that you are not currently using. See “Removing a PC card” for more
information.
❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your notebook’s Windows®
operating system.

✍ (Windows 2000 only) When the notebook enters and returns from a power saving
mode after removing the optical drive, the message "Unsafe Removal of Device" may
appear and the device name is shown listed as "Secondary IDE Channel.” Click OK.

The Power Management setting is not responding

Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state,
such as system hibernation is initiated, and then changed before the notebook
completely enters the lower power state. To restore the notebook to its normal
operating stability:
❑ Close all open applications.
❑ 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. See PowerPanel Help for more
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Troubleshooting the LCD screen

My LCD screen is blank

❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is
turned on.
❑ Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on.
❑ Check that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and charged.
❑ The notebook may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to
activate the screen.
❑ The display mode may be set to external display mode. Press and hold the Fn
key while pressing F7 several times.

My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen (Windows Me only)

Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen.

The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly

Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the manual that
came with your display for more information.

I want to change the video resolution of my display

You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display.
❑ Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click the
Display icon.
The Display Properties dialog box appears.
❑ Click on the Settings tab.
❑ Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution.

Troubleshooting 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 connector. See “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
(Mouse or Keyboard)” on page 92 or “Connecting an external mouse or
keyboard” on page 78 for details.

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❑ If you connected an external mouse while your notebook is on, you must
restart your notebook.
❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1, check that the
mouse is plugged into the USB connector.

My touchpad does not work properly

❑ You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the
notebook. You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again.
❑ If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double-click, you must
adjust the button assignments. Follow these steps:
1 Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then click on the Mouse icon.
2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box.
(One of the buttons is assigned to the double-click action.)

The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse
❑ Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, and select Shut Down to
display the Shut Down Windows dialog box, then press Enter.
❑ If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above, press
Ctrl+Alt+Delete 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.
❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to
stop playback and restart the notebook.

Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices

I inserted a compatible device into the multipurpose drive bay, but the icon
does not appear in the My Computer window
❑ The device has not been recognized. Put the notebook into System Idle mode
by pressing the Fn and S keys and then resume.
❑ If the device is still not recognized or does not appear in the My Computer
window, remove and reinsert it.

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My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette

❑ If the diskette is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a
diskette that is not write-protected.
❑ Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive.

My floppy disk drive icon doesn’t appear in the My Computer window, even
though it is connected (Windows Me only)
❑ Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control panel, and then click System
The System Properties dialog box appears.
❑ Click the Device Manager tab.
❑ Double-click Floppy Disk Controller and then click Standard Floppy Disk
Controller.
❑ Click Delete. The Confirmation window will appear.
❑ Verify that Delete From All Settings is selected and press OK.
❑ Click Update in the System Properties window.
❑ Double click Disk Drive and confirm that GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK
is shown.

My CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly

❑ Make sure the optical drive is inserted correctly into the multipurpose bay.
❑ Make sure the label of the disc is facing up.
❑ If the disc requires software, make sure the software is installed according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
❑ A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it
tries to read the disc. If necessary, restart the notebook, remove the disc, and
then check it for dirt or damage.
❑ If you see video but can not hear audio, check all of the following:
❑ Check that your DVD-ROM drive does not have the mute setting
enabled.
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❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and then
check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook.
❑ Click Start > Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Check that the
correct drivers are installed properly.
❑ Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD. The label may come off while
the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction.
❑ If a region code warning appears when you try to use your DVD-ROM drive,
it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD-
ROM drive. Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging.
❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the notebook idle for at
least 1 hour with the notebook turned on.

My CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive tray does not open

❑ Make sure the notebook is turned on.
❑ Press the Eject button on the DVD-ROM drive.
❑ If the Eject button does not work, you can open the tray by inserting a sharp,
pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button.

I cannot use digital video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to
be disconnected or turned off” appears.
❑ Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly
connected.
❑ If you are using multiple i.LINK devices, the combination of the connected
devices may cause unstable operation. In this case, turn off your notebook
and all connected devices. Disconnect the devices that are not in use. Check
the connections for each device, then restart your notebook.

The i.LINK-compatible devices connected to the Mini Docking Station do

not work
❑ Use the i.LINK connector that is located on your notebook.
❑ If the message “There are no Digital Video devices connected to this
computer, or the power is off” appears, unplug the i.LINK cable and try
plugging it in again.

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My PC card is not working

❑ Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®.
❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently
using.
❑ If you are using two PC cards, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable
the devices you are not currently using.

Troubleshooting software

My software program stops responding or crashes

Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See
the “About Software” section of this manual.

When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application
CD into your CD-ROM (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive” appears and the software does
not start
❑ Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD.
Insert the disc and try starting the program again.
❑ Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up.

I hear background “noise” while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs
Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs.

I can not use the DVgate software

If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode,
you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software. Please select another profile.

My voice-related software does not work properly

❑ Disable echo function of the microphone by taking the following steps:
1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel.
2 Click Yamaha DS-XG.
3 Click the Echo tab and remove the checkmark. Click OK.
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Troubleshooting the modem

My modem does not work

❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a
Phone Line” on page 72 for details.
❑ Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in
an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone.
❑ Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.
❑ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s
modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.)

My modem connection is slow

Your notebook is equipped with a 56K/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors
may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or
compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems).
If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems,
fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check the following:
❑ Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line
noise.
❑ 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.
❑ If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to that
line.

Troubleshooting audio

My speakers have no sound

❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers.
You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control.
❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press Fn+F4, and then press
➜

or ➜ to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to adjust
the volume.
❑ If nothing is displayed when you press Fn+F3 or Fn+F4.

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1 Double click System in Control Panel.

2 Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager.
❑ If your notebook is powered by batteries, check that the battery packs are
inserted properly and that they are charged.
❑ If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check that
the volume is turned up.
❑ Check the volume controls in Windows®.
❑ If you connect external speakers, check that the speakers are properly
connected and the volume is turned up. If the speakers have a mute button,
make sure it is off. If the speakers are powered by batteries, check that the
batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.
❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector,
disconnect the cable.

My microphone does not work

If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged
into the Microphone connector. See “Connecting an External Microphone” on
page 91 for details.

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 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 Customizing Your
Notebook manual for details on using Sony Notebook Setup.
❑ Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a
power saving mode. If this occurs, follow these steps to reset the printer
connection:
❑ Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select
Properties.
❑ Click the Device Manager tab.
❑ Select Refresh, and then click OK. The printer should function properly.

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Using the System and Application Recovery CDs

The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application
Recovery utilities.

Using the System Recovery CD(s)

You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are
corrupted or 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 Application
Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or device drivers. See “Using
the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 124.
The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally
installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the hard disk
of the notebook you purchased.
The System Recovery utility gives you two options:
❑ Full Restore without Format — Restores all the software titles that
originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk.

✍ If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, Microsoft
Word 2000 will not be recovered. Use the supplied Word 2000 CD to recover this
application

❑ Full Restore with Format — Formats the hard disk drive and then restores
all the original software..

If you choose the Full Restore with Format option, your hard disk will be
formatted, which removes all the information on the hard disk drive. You will
lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since
you started to use your computer. This means you will have to reinstall any
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
If you choose the Full Restore without Format option, you may need to reinstall
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony
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To use the System Recovery CD(s)

1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.
2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer”
on page 30.
3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.
4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User
License Agreement.
5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the recovery process.

✍ Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System
Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are
prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been
installed.
The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
After recovering your system using the SRCD, you may be prompted to insert your
ARCD after restarting Windows. Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery
of your system.

If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD

1 Press the power button and hold 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 setup menu screen appears.
3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter
key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
5 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.
6 Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the Enter
key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.
7 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts
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Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications
and device drivers if they are corrupted or erased. Reinstalling an individual
device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with
your computer, and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard
drive. If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your
computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). See “Using the System Recovery
CD(s)” on page 122.

✍ You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD. If you have any
questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)

1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all
applications.
2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery
CD in the DVD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads
automatically.
3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, select the icon for the
application you want to restore and then follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the recovery process.

✍ Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two
Application Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery
program. You may be prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application
you wish to restore.

Recovering Microsoft® Word 2000

If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, Microsoft
Word 2000 will not be recovered. Use the supplied Word 2000 CD to recover this
application.

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Supplemental Information
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards
Your computer is designed to allow you to switch between NTSC and PAL
standards. For details on switching from one standard to another, go to Ask Sony
at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer

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 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 “Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook” for
details on using Sony Notebook Setup.

Using the Touchpad

In addition to using the left and right buttons for mouse clicks, you can tap on the
touchpad to indicate mouse clicks. By default, the tapping feature is disabled. If
you wish to turn on the tapping feature, click the Mouse icon in the Control
Panel, select the Tapping tab, and click the check box to enable tapping.

Using Optical Out to Record Onto a MiniDisc

To ensure proper operation, disable the IrDA feature before using Optical Out
(from a Mini Docking Station) to record onto a MiniDisc. To disable this feature,
from the Start menu, point to Settings and Control Panel. Select Infrared. Click
the Options tab, and uncheck the “Enable infrared communication” checkbox.

Hardware Temperature
The AC adapter or the bottom panel of your computer may become warm. This is
the result of CPU operation and does not indicate a malfunction of the computer.
The actual temperature varies depending on the peripherals and software you are
using and the length of time that the unit is in use. The AC adapter may also
become warm when the computer is off and the battery is charging.

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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 User Guide
The User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most
from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It also contains
product specifications.
2 Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook
The electronic document contains additional information on customizing your
computer. You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting
Programs and then VAIO User Manual.
3 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software
Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk
drive as online help files. You can access the online help files from the Help
menu in the specific application. A printed manual is available for some
applications.
4 VAIO Support Agent
VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop. Using
advanced diagnostic technology, Sony’s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled
protections of your applications, network settings, and other important
software settings. When your software is protected, you can use VAIO Support
Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the
previously protected states.
5 Sony PC Support
Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems.
Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for
the corresponding solutions online. You can access the Sony PC Support at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
6 Sony Fax-on-Demand
This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can
use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select
the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand
service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or
your fax software.)
7 Calling Sony Customer Support
You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without
using your computer by calling 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Software
support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

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Specifications
Model PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K
*
Processor 700 MHz Mobile Intel® 850 MHz* Mobile Intel®
Pentium® III featuring Intel® Pentium® III featuring Intel®
SpeedStep™ technology† SpeedStep™ technology†
Hard Disk Drive 20 GB‡ 30 GB‡
Standard RAM 128 MB PC100 SDRAM (One 128 MB module), expandable to
256 MB
LCD Screen 13.3" XGA TFT 14.1" XGA TFT
L2 Cache Memory 256 KB (CPU Integrated)
MPEG MPEG1/MPEG2 Digital Video; supports full-screen playback
Graphics 128-bit accelerator with 8 MB Video SGRAM,
AGP, 3D acceleration
Sound Capabilities 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound
Diskette Drive Removable 3.5" 1.44 MB
DVD-ROM Drive Reads CD data from 10.3X to 24X variable transfer rate.
Reads DVD data from 1.7X to 8X variable transfer rate.**
Laser Diode Properties DVD-ROM drive wave length 780 nm and 650 nm
laser output 30.2 µW
Modem V.90/K56flex compatible data/fax modem††
Infrared Supports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps, and 115 kbps IrDA Standard
Hot-swappable Supports: Floppy disk drive (included)
Multipurpose Bay Second rechargeable battery (optional)
DVD-ROM drive (included)
CD-RW (optional)
2nd hard disk drive (optional)
Expansion Capabilities Two type II PC cards
One type III PC card Card Bus support
Built-in Capabilities Microphone
Stereo speakers
Touchpad
Telecommunication Fax send/receive
Capabilities

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Model PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K

Connection Capabilities USB Port
S400 i.LINK®
AC adapter
Headphone
Mini Docking Station
Infrared
Microphone
Type II (2) & III PC Cards
RJ-11 phone jack
Additional Connection Optical digital audio output
Capabilities With VGA monitor
Mini Docking Station S400 i.LINK
(optional) Mouse (PS/2® style)/keyboard
Control A1 II
S Video (output)
Video (output)
Serial port
Line in
Line out
Two USB ports
Parallel (printer) port
Floppy disk drive
Type II (1) & III PC Cards
Supplied Accessories Floppy disk drive
Rechargeable battery
AC adapter and power cord
Weight Saver
FDD cable
DVD-ROM drive
Power Requirements 73.2 watts maximum (19.5V DC/AC 100-240V)
Power Management Energy Star compliant
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Battery Lithium-ion, supports dual battery operation
Dimensions 11.9" (w) x 1.8" (h)‡‡ x 9.9" (d) 12.1" (w) x 1.8" (h)‡‡ x 10.3"(d)
(303 x 45 x 250.7 mm) (308 x 45 x 261.2mm)
Weight 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg) (with battery 6.2 lbs. (2.8 kg) (with battery
and weight saver) and weight saver)
6.4 lbs. (2.9 kg) (with battery 6.5 lbs. (3.0 kg) (with battery
and floppy disk drive) and floppy disk drive)

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Model PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K

Operating Temperature 41º F to 95º F (+5º C to 35º C)
(Temperature gradient less than 18º F/10º C/hour)
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (not condensed) when that humidity is less than
65% at 95° F (35° C) (hygrometer reading of less than 84° F,
29° C)
Storage Temperature -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
(temperature gradient less than 18° F (10° C)/hour)
Storage Humidity 10% to 90% (not condensed) when that
humidity is less than 20% at 140° F (60° C)
(hygrometer reading of less than 95° F, 35° C)
* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application
performance. Processor operating speed may be reduced while operating on battery power.
† The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
‡ GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
** Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 1.7X at the innermost track to
8X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1392 kbytes/s). The average data
transfer standard is approximately 2.85X or 3823 kbytes/s. A DVD-ROM drive reads data on a
CD-ROM at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X at the
outermost track. The average data transfer rate is approximately 17.15X or 2936 kbytes/s or 2576
kbytes/s. If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be that the
DVD-ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD-ROM drive in your VAIO
Notebook. Region code indicators such as a “1” or “ALL” are labeled on some DVD to indicate
what type of player can play the discs. Unless a “1” or “ALL” is labeled on your DVD or on the
packaging, you cannot play the disc on this player.

If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be that the DVD-
ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD-ROM drive in your VAIO Notebook.
Region code indicators such as a “1” or “ALL” are labeled on some DVD to indicate what type of
player can play the discs. Unless a “1” or “ALL” is labeled on your DVD or on the packaging, you
cannot play the disc on this player.

†† Maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 kbps. Your 56K/V.90 compatible modem is capable of
downloading at 56 kbps. Your online service or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support
this technology or operate at this speed.
‡‡ Height measured at thickest point. Thinnest height is 1.5” (39 mm).

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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A built-in speakers
AC adapter 23 See also speakers 37
AC power 23 buttons
adding Eject 46, 47
hardware 71 Start 30
peripherals 71 Start (Windows Me) 30
adjusting C
brightness 30, 37 cables
Alt key 34 power cord 23
Application Recovery CD 124 canceling commands 34
Applications key 34 Caps Lock
B indicator light 36
batteries 28 CD-ROMs
using 28 cleaning 50
battery packs 24 handling 50
charging 26, 57 charging battery packs 26, 57
indicator light status 27 choosing
indicator lights 36, 56 power source 24
inserting 25 cleaning
inserting into battery bay 25 CD-ROMs and
loading 25 DVD-ROMs 50
power status 26 Closing your computer
rechargeable 23 intercooler flap 32
removing 27, 56, 57 coin-operated telephones 72
brightness computer 126
adjusting 30, 37 handling 16
lithium ion battery 7

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starting 29 handling 44
troubleshooting 111, 119 inserting into drive 43
connecting troubleshooting 117
coin-operated telephones 72 display
external speakers 90 options 89
hard drives 51 See also monitor
microphone 91 selecting 89
Mini Docking Station 74 display filter
monitor 87 handling 17
multiple phone lines 72 disposal of lithium ion battery 7
network 51 Dolby Digital Decoder 84
party phone lines 72 Dolby Digital™ Decoder 84
PBX 72 drives
phone line 72 installing additional
power source 23 hard disk 51
connectors DVD-ROM discs
DC In 23 ejecting 47
i.LINK 21 inserting 46
infrared 54 DVD-ROM drive
monitor closing tray 47
printer 78 opening tray 46
USB 20, 22 using 46
correction keys 34 DVD-ROM drive tray
Ctrl key 34 troubleshooting 118
cursor-movement keys 34 DVD-ROMs
customer assistance cleaning 50
support options 126 handling 50
D E
DC In 23 Eject button 43, 46, 47
digital still camera 54 ejecting
diskettes battery packs 57
ejecting 43 diskettes 43

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DVD-ROM discs 47 Mouseware 40

electronic help 126
documentation 126 I
Energy Star 2
ergonomic considerations 14 i.LINK 21
Escape key 34 indicator lights 36
external devices battery 36, 56
display 89 Caps Lock 36
See also monitor hard drive 36
speakers 37, 90 Num Lock 36
Scroll Lock 36
F infrared
faxes communication devices 54
laws governing 6 other computers 54
floppy disk drive infrared port 54
disconnecting 44 infrared transmission
troubleshooting 117 active distance 55
Fn 38 troubleshooting 55
Fn key 34 input devices 5
combination commands 37 Insert key 34
function keys 34 inserting
H battery pack 25
diskettes into drive 43
handling 16 DVD-ROM discs 46
CD-ROMs and DVD- installation 15
ROMs 50 installing
diskettes 44 hard drives 51
handling the LCD screen 16 hardware 71
hard drives peripherals 71
indicator light 36 Intercooler flap
installing additional 51 closing 32
hardware interference 5
online support 126
Help

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J attaching 74
Jog Dial control 65 Back 73
using 66 Connecting Audio
and Video 84
K Left/Right 74
keyboard 34 peripheral device
L audio/video (AV) 81
CD player 81
LCD
MD player 81
lock lever 29
floppy disk drive (FDD)
selecting to display output
80
89
printer 78, 79
troubleshooting 115
TV/VCR 85
LCD screen
removing 76
handling 16
Undocking 76
lever
Mini docking station
LCD 29
connecting
weight saver release 57
printer 78
lithium ion battery
Front 73
disposal 7
modem
safety precautions 7
laws governing 6
loading
troubleshooting 120
battery pack 25
monitor 20
M connecting 87
MD 81 selecting 89
Memory switching among 37
adding 93 mouse
microphone troubleshooting 115
connecting 91 Mouse Properties screen 40
troubleshooting 121 Mouseware
Mini Docking Station 73, 74, accessing help 40
75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, features 40
84 MovieShaker instructions 105

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multiple phone lines 72 connecting line 72

N jack 72
laws governing 6
navigation keys 34 Ports
network CONTROL A1 73
connecting 51 DC IN 73
Num Lock i.Link 73
indicator light 36 LINE IN 73
numeric keypad area 34 LINE OUT 73
O Monitor 73
online Mouse/Keyboard 73
help 126 OPTICAL OUT 73
opening Parallel (printer) 73
DVD-ROM drive tray 46 S VIDEO 73
operator keys 34 Serial 73
output devices 5 SERIAL/CONTROL
A1 switch 73
P USB 73
party phone lines 72 VIDEO 73
PBX 72 power 36
PC card cord 23
inserting 51 switch 29
release button 51 power saving modes 69
removing 53 System Hibernation 37, 70
slot protector 52 System Idle 38, 69
slots 51 System Suspend 69
troubleshooting 119 Video Standby 38
Type III 51 power source 24
Peripheral device power sources 24
printer 78 connecting 23
peripheral devices Print Screen key 34
connecting 71 printer
phone connector 78

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printer connector 78 126

R speakers
external 90
radio interference 5 switching 37
rechargeable battery packs 23, troubleshooting 120
24 volume 37
recharging battery packs 26 Start button 30
Recovery CD 124 starting
regulatory information 5 computer 29
removing startup problems 30
battery packs 27 switching
diskettes 43 display 37
floppy disk drive 44 monitor 37
Mini Docking Station 76 System Hibernation mode 37,
replacing 70
battery packs 56 System Idle mode 38, 69
restoring data 124 System Suspend mode 37, 69
S T
Scroll Lock technical support
indicator light 36 support options 126
second battery pack 24, 56 touchpad 40
selecting troubleshooting 111
display 89 startup 30, 111
LCD 89 turning on
monitor 89 computer 29
power source 24 TV
setting up your PC interference 5
support 126 TV or a video deck 85
Shift key 34
Shut Down Windows dialog U
box 30 USB
Shutting Down 30 connector 20, 22
Sony Fax-on-Demand service

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V
VAIO Action Setup 65, 101
Video Standby mode 38
W
weight saver
attaching 56
Windows Me
Control Panel 55
Explorer 35
Find window 35
help 35
key 34
key combinations 35
Start button 30
taskbar 30, 113

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 CHAPTER 1.
SECTION 2 REMOVAL
1-1. Flowchart
HINGE SO-DIMM IFX-69 PWS-7
COVER BOARD BOARD
P 1-2 P 1-6 P 1-6 P 1-6

POWER FDD KEY BOARD HOU PALM DISPLAY HEAT MBX-43 I/O
UNIT
DC FAN CPU
OFF DVD-ROM REST ASSY SINK U ASSY (1) BRACKET
P 1-2 P 1-4 P 1-4 P 1-5 P 1-5 P 1-6 P 1-6 P 1-6

BATTERY HOU FLAP FLAP BASE SPEAKER PC CARD CNX-74

PACK ASSY PLATE ASSY CONNECTOR BOARD
P 1-3 P 1-3 P 1-5 P 1-6 P 1-6

LITHIUM IFX-76
HDD
BATTERY BOARD
P 1-3 P 1-5 P 1-6

CNX-75 RO-31
BOARD BOARD
P 1-5 P 1-6

MODULAR MBX-43
2P JACK BOARD
P 1-5 P 1-6

FLASH BEZEL LCD INVERTER

∗ : XG39/XG39K Model PANEL HOUSING UNIT ASSY
( ) : XG38/XG38K Model ∗P 1-7 ASSY ∗P 1-8 ∗P 1-8
(P 1-9) ∗P 1-7 (P 1-10) (P 1-10)
(P 1-9)
LCD
• P XX denotes the page that corresponds to the item referenced. CABLE
∗P 1-8
• Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care. (P 1-10)

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram

LCD Unit
Inverter Assy

CNX-74 Board CPU

PWS-7 Board

SO-DIMM HDD

Battery Pack
IFX-69 Board

MBX-43 Board RO-31 Board

IFX-70 Board
Speaker ANL-17 Board
FD Drive
or
CNX-75 Board DVD-ROM Drive
Touch Pad or
Speaker Battery Pack Weight Saver
IFX-76 Board
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1-3.Removal
1. Hinge Cover

1 Hinge Cover (L)

1 Hinge Cover (R)

2. Keyboard Unit

5 Keyboard Unit

4
Clip or the
like
3
2

Latch (Key)

MBX-43 Board
1 0-Number P3 Kind CN902
Screw (M2)
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3. HDD Assy

5 +B M2
(X4)
4 Special Head
Screws (X2)

6 HDD Assy
Hou Flap Assy

1 Special Head
Screws (x9)
2

Flap Base Plate

MBX-43 Board CN1101

4. Hou Flap Assy, Flap Base Plate

2 Hou Flap Assy

1 Special Head Screws (M2) (x4)

3 Special Head
Screws (M2) (x2)

4 Flap Base Plate

3 Special Head Screws (M2) (x2)

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5. Hou Palmrest Assy, Display Base, IFX-70 Board

3 +P 2x12 (X2)
4 Special Head
Screw (M3)

6 Hou Palmrest Assy 0 Claws

1
1

qa Display Base
5 Claws

9 Dial

8 IFX-70 Board

7 +B M2 (X2)

2 0-number P3 Kind 2 0-number P3 Kind

Screw (M2) (X4) Screw (M2) (X3)
MBX-43 Board MBX-43 Board
CN901 CN903

6. Display Assy
5 Display Assy

3 +B M2

1 Special Head
Screws (M2) (X2)
3 +B M2
2
4 Special Head
Screws (M2) (X2)
MBX-43 board CN301

4 Special Head
Screws (M2) (X2)

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7. MBX-43 Board Assy (1)
1 Special Head Screws (M2) (X3)
2 +B2x12

3 Heat Sink U
5 +B M2
6 MBX-43 Board Assy

IFX-76 board
CN8501 5 +B M2

(XG39/XG39K Model)
9 Modular 2PJack 8

qa
Modem Cap MBX-43 board
CN551

q; Cover (FFC)
7
MBX-43 board 4
CN1501
(XG38/XG38K Model)
9 Modular Jack

8. Speaker Assy, V/L Richargeable Battery, CNX-75 Board, ANL-17 Board

5 +B M2 (X2)
6 Cover (BATT)
CNX-75 Board
CN6006
7 CNX-75 Board
CNX-75 Board 8 +B M2
CN6005 1 3
9 ANL-17 Board

2 Speaker Assy

4 V/L Rechargeable Battery

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9. MBX-43Board Assy (2)

0 CNX-74 Board
SO-DIMM
CNX-74 Board 7 ACE (M2), Lock
5 Screws (Supplied) (X2)
MBX-43 Board CN1301 CN 5001
8 I/O Bracket 6 Screw IFX-69 Board CN4001
qk PWS-7 Board (HEX) (X2) 3 IFX-69
4 Board

qj 9 Special Head
Screw (M2) (X2) 1
wf Nu+M2 (3)

ws +B2X12 (x3) 2 Special

qa
qf Washer Head Screw
wk MBX-43 Board P3 (X2) (M2) (X2)
qd DC Fan
MBX-43 Board
CN 1102 qg qs Special Head
w; Screw (M2) (X2)
wh
qh RO-31 Board
MBX-43 Board CN751
wj Stand
wa IFX-76
ql Special Head Off (X3)
Board Order of releasing
Screw (M2)
the SO-DIMM
A→C
A
wd Screw
B
(M2) (X3)
C A
wg CPU
wd PC Card (Ejector) Connector

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1. Flash Panel, Bezel Housing Assy

1
2 Panel Lock

2 Panel Lock
1

7 LCD Front
Screw (L) Seal
Flash Panel
6 LCD Front
Screw Seal (x2)
3 0 Special Head Screw (M2) (x2)

qa Latch Cover
8 Tapping P3 8 Special Head
Screw (B2) (x4) Screw (M2) (x6)

9 Bezel Housing Assy

7 ID Label qs Latch (LCD)

4 LCD Side Seal (x2)

qd Spring Latch

5 Special Head
Screw (M2) (x2)
5 Special Head
Screw (M2) (x2)

4 LCD Side Seal (x2)

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2. LCD Unit, Inverter Assy, LCD Flexible Print

6 Special Head Screw (M2) (X2)

7 Hinge Assy 14 (L)
2 +PS2.6X8

3 LCD Unit

0 Special Head
Screw (M2) (X2) 5 Hinge Assy 14 (R)

qa Inverter
Bracket 1
(x2)
8 4 Special Head
Screw (M2) (X2)
qd Special Head
qs Inverter Assy 2 +PS2.6X8
Screw (M2)
qf Special Head
Screw (M2)

9 qg LED Lenz (A)

qh LCD Flexible Print

Hou Display 14 Assy

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11. LCD Section (XG38/XG38K Model) – Made by SA –
1. Flash Panel, Bezel Housing Assy

2 Panel Lock
1

2 Panel Lock
1

6LCD Front
Screw Seal (X2) Flash Panel

3
9 Screws (M2) (X2)
8 Screw (B2),
Tapping, P3 8 Screws (M2)
(X4) (X6)

7 LCD Front Bezel Housing Assy

Screw (L) Seal

7 Label ID
5 Screws (M2) (X2)

4 LCD Side
Screw Seal (X2)

5 Screws (M2) (X2)

4 LCD Side
Screw Seal (X2)

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2. LCD Unit, Inverter Assy, LCD Cable

Hinge Assy CTO L

1 Screw (M2)
2 +B M2 (X2)

1 +PS2.6X8 0 Screw (M2X2.5) (X2)

LCD Unit

0 Screw (M2X2.5) (X2)

1 Screw (M2)
Hinge Assy CTO R

6
9 Screws (M2) (X2) 5 2 +B (M2) (X2)
9 Screw (M2)
1 +PS2.6X8
7 Screws
(M2)

LCD Cable
8 LCD Lenz (A)
3 Screws(M2) (X2)

4 Inverter Bracket
(X2)

Inverter Assy Display Housing Assy

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 CHAPTER 2.
SELF DIAGNOSTICS
2-1. Required Tools and Peripheral Devices

Tools and Peripheral Devices Test Items

1 Parallel Loopback Tool Parallel Port (printer) test
Specified Loopback Tool (Refer to next page)
2 Stereo microphone
Audio related tests
3 Headphone
4 56K Modem and Line Simulator Modem test
5 VGA Monitor and Monitor Cable VGA output test
6 PC Card Tester
PC Card test
PCCtest 450 Made by Sycard Corp.
7 PCG-X series VAIO for IrDA Function/IEEE1394 Test IrDA/IEEE1394 test
8 Mini Docking Station PCGA-PSX1 for Docking Connector Test Test of docking PCI connector
9 DVD-ROM Bay supplied DVD-ROM test
10 External FDD and supplied FDD Cable FDD test
11 Diagnostics FD Media (Diagnostics starting software)
12 Diagnostics CD-ROM Media (Diagnostics software)
13 Battery supplied Battery related tests
14 AC Adaptor supplied (Power supply for diagnostics)
15 HDD HDD related tests

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[Reference] On Parallel Loopback Tool
• The serial loopback tool and the parallel loopback tool are necessary for diagnostics of the serial communication line and
the parallel communication line. Create the serial loopback tool and the parallel loopback tool locally, referring to the
connection diagrams shown below.

PARALLEL LOOPBACK CONNECTOR CONNECTION DIAGRAM

• Connector Types DB25P(Male) NOTE: The black round mark "z" indicates soldering.
• Interface Standard Centronics
• Loopback Status to Commands
DB25P
-STROBE
1
14 -AUTO FD
D0 2
15 -ERROR
D1 3
16 -INT
D2 4
17 -SLCT IN
D3 5
18 GND
D4 6
19 GND
D5 7
20 GND
D6 8
21 GND
D7 9
-ACK 22 GND
10
BUSY 23 GND
11
PE 24 GND
12
SLCT 25 GND
13

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System Connection Diagram

Modem

4Transmission
line simulator 5VGA monitor

Serial I/F
0FDD
VGA 8Mini Docking Station
OUT PCGA-PSX1

Parallel SCSI
qaDiagnostics
FD media FDD
connector
1Parallel Docking
loopback tool connector

i.LINK
7PCG-X series
A
6PC card tester
IrDA send/
receive port

A Headphones
qgHDD connector
Phone 3Headphones
jack
MIC IN
qdBattery
2Stereo microphone

qsDiagnostics
qfAC adaptor 9DVD-ROM bay CD-ROM media

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2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics
1. The service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc are prepared separately for their respective models . Insert the service
diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc of the desired model, then turn on the main power of the personal computer.
The model information, stored in the CD-ROM, is read automatically, and the test menu is displayed. If the CD does
not support the model, an error message is displayed.
2. The driver software is installed from the CD disc, the necessary ROM information is automatically read, and the initial
settings are made. The following self-diagnostics menu then appears.

*************** Main Menu ****************

1:Check ROM Information... d:Parallel Loopback test...
2:Battery test... e:PC Card Slot test...
3:CD/DVD Drive test... f:Video test...
4:FDD test... g:PPK test...
5:HDD test... h:GUID (IEEE1394) test...
6:Keyboard test... i:IEEE1394 Interface test...
7:LED test... j:IrDA test...
8:Main memory test... k:Jog dial test...
9:Main system test... l:Short aging test...
a:FAN test... m:Long aging test...
b:Touch pad test... n:Aging test including the HDD test...
c:Serial Loopback test... o:Exit from Diagnostics MENU

3. When the service diagnostics ends with success, the message “Pass” appears. When it ends with failure, detecting an error,
the message “Fail” appears. Press the “Esc” key to abort the self diagnostics.

2-4. Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions

• Check ROM Information...
Displays the model information, serial number, BIOS and other information saved in the BIOS ROM.
Does not test whether or not the personal computer is normal.

• Battery test...
Tests the battery as to whether the battery is attached or removed, the main power is supplied from an AC power adapter or
not, and the battery is charged or discharged. The test procedure appears on display. Perform the battery test following the
messages on display.
Remove and attach the battery → Check (Removal and attachment of battery)
Disconnect and connect the AC power → Check (Disconnection and connection of AC power)
Remove and attach the battery → Check (Discharge and charge of battery)

• CD/DVD Drive test...

Tests the CD, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD drives.

• FDD test...
Tests the floppy disk drive.

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• HDD test...
Tests whether the HDD returns a response when communication is established with the hard disk drive. The HDD can be
tested without damaging the HDD data (without formatting the HDD) in this test, since the HDD data is tentatively stored
in memory during the test.
If the main power is turned off by mistake while the test is under way, the HDD data can be damaged. The following
tests are automatically performed.
1. HDD interface test (Tests whether or not the HDD is recognized)
2. HDD seek test
3. HDD read test
4. HDD write test
5. HDD random read test and random write test (It takes about 2 hours for the 18 GB HDD. This time is a guideline and
changes depending on the model.)
6. Returns to the main menu.

• Keyboard test...
Tests the keyboard. When the “Auto select” menu is selected, the keyboard type in use is recognized from the model
information that is written in ROM when shipped from the factory, and the test is executed accordingly. When a specific
keyboard type is selected such as US, UK, or JP, then the keyboard of the selected type is tested. If the model of your
computer is JP and the keyboard type is replaced by either the US type or UK type keyboard, select the keyboard type after
it is replaced.
NOTE: The “Fn” key can be checked by pressing the “Fn” and “→” keys at the same time. Other keys can be
checked by pressing the respective keys.

• LED test...
Tests the LED. This test turns on one LED after another. The person conducting the test must visually check whether each
LED is normal or not.

• Main Memory test...

Tests the main memory. The Main Memory test contains the following three test menus. Select the desired menu that suits
your need. The test is exited automatically when the respective test items end normally.
⋅ Fast: Tests once. (Taking one and half minutes to two minutes)
⋅ Medium: Test ten times.
⋅ Heavy: Test twenty times.
Press the “Esc” key to abort the test.

• Main System test...

Tests the fundamental functions of the CPU, etc. The test is exited automatically when all test items end normally.

• FAN test...
Tests the fan. Tests whether the fan rotates and stops. Listen to the rotating sound or feel the wind of the fan to judge
whether the fan rotates and stops. The test procedure appears on the display. Perform the FAN test following the messages on
the display. Press “Y” to resume rotation when the fan comes to stop. Press “Y” when the fan starts rotating, indicating that the
test ends in success.

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• Touch pad test...
Tests the touch pad. Tests whether the cursor moves, and whether right-clicking and left-clicking function properly.
The dialog box appears three times. Move the cursor to the box that appears. The tests are performed in the following order.
(1) Touch pad
(2) Left-click button
(3) Right-click button (Two times)

• Serial loopback test...

Performs the loopback test of the serial port. Connect the port replicator and the loopback tool to the serial port.

• Parallel loopback test...

Performs the loopback test of the parallel port. Connect the port replicator and loopback tool to the parallel port.

• PC card Slot test...

Tests the PC card slot. Implements the 16-bit/card-bus test for the two slots of the main unit.

• Video test...
NOTE: Because this test is performed by visual inspection, confirm first the normal video picture, then start the
test.
Tests the video signal. Several video patterns appear every time the key is pressed. The person conducting the test
must visually check whether the patterns appear properly. Press Y when there is no abnormality.

• PPK test...
The computer cannot perform this test.

• GUID test...
This test is not required normally. Displays the GUID (i.Link ID value), and judges whether the value on the display is
appropriate.

• IEEE 1394 Interface test...

Performs the 1394 communication test. Another personal computer to communicate with is necessary for this test. The
models released from the year 2000 have already been confirmed that they do not cause any problems regarding the
IEEE1394 interface. Even models released before 2000 will cause no problem if the same type of IEEE1394 interface IC
chip (the IC chip used in the iLink block connected to the PCI bus) is used in both personal computers that are connected.
In other combinations, the IEEE1394 interface test is not confirmed. (Use of the models released from the year 2000 is
recommended.)
1. Connect the iLink cable.
2. Start up the personal computer at the other end of the IEEE1394 interface test connection using the tool floppy disk.
This must be created beforehand by copying programs from the service diagnostics CD disc. (Prepare a floppy disk
that is formatted to contain the DOS system. Create a tool floppy disk by copying the entire TOOL folder of the CD
disc to a floppy disk.)
3. Select the 1394 test from the menu at the connected computer to enter the reception state.
4. After the connected personal computer has entered the reception state, select the 1394 test at the personal computer to
be tested. The IEEE1394 interface test then starts. Send and receive of the random data is repeated five times
(i.e., this test is repeated five times.)

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• IrDA test...
Performs the IrDA communication test. Another personal computer to communicate with is necessary for this test. The
models released from the year 2000 have already been confirmed that they do not cause any problems regarding the IrDA
communication. Even models released before 2000 will cause no problem if the same type of IrDA communication IC
chip (the IC chip used in the SIE block connected to the Extend I/O bus) is used in both personal computers that are
connected. In other combinations, the IrDA communication test is not confirmed. (Use of the models released from the
year 2000 is recommended.)
1. Place the two computers so that their IrDA transmitter and receiver ports face each other.
2. Start up the personal computer at the other end of the IrDA communication test connection using the tool floppy disk
that must be created beforehand by copying programs from the service diagnostics CD disc. (Prepare a floppy disk
that is formatted to contain the DOS system. Create a tool floppy disk by copying the entire TOOL folder of the CD
disc to a floppy disk.)
3. Select the IrDA communication test from the menu at the connected computer to enter the reception state.
4. After the connected personal computer has entered the reception state, select the IrDA communication test at the
personal computer to be tested. The IrDA communication test then starts.

• Jog dial test...

Tests the revolution and clicking of the jog dial. Angle brackets < > appear when the jog dial test is selected. Rotate the jog
dial clockwise (upwards) until it moves to the mark (^_^), then press the jog dial. The mark (^_^) will appear on the top of
the screen. Next, rotate the jog dial counter-clockwise (downwards) until it moves to the mark (^_^), then press the jog dial.

• Short aging test.../Long aging test...

Performs the aging test. The short aging test ends when all test items have been performed once. The long aging test checks
the machine for about 10 hours by repeating the test items.

• Aging test including the HDD...

NOTE:Note that this test destroys the entire contents of the user’s hard disk drive.
Perform this test only when destructive testing of HDD is desired.
The aging test is performed first, then read and write tests of the hard disk are implemented following the aging test.
There are two tests; SHORT and LONG. However, the contents of the SHORT aging test are the same as those of the
LONG aging test. The test starts immediately when the menu item is selected.

• Exit from Diagnostics MENU...

Quits the service diagnostics program and the DOS prompt appears. If you exit the service diagnostics program by
mistake, start the program again.

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2-5. Inspecting Windows
The Windows inspection contains the following two types of inspection.

Audio
Modem

Before starting inspections, create a floppy disk from the service diag CD to be serviced.
The files to be used for inspection are stored in the following sub directory inside the CD. Copy all the files in the folder to the
floppy disk.

Audio \windiag\wave
Modem \windiag\modem

• Audio
A microphone and headphones are required for this inspection.
Double-click the “t_auw01” icon (MS-DOS icon) in the floppy disk that is created in advance. The display of the DOS prompt
opens and the inspection starts. Once inspection starts, follow the instructions on the display to inspect the audio.

• Modem
A modem and a line simulator are required for this inspection.
Double-click the “modem” icon (MS-DOS icon) in the floppy disk that is created in advance.
The display of the DOS prompt opens and the inspection starts.

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 CHAPTER 3.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

Main Memory
Intel Mobile Module
(IMM)
PCG-XG Series
PC100 SO-DIMM
128/64MB (Max.256 MB) CPU LCD Panel BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 2.00
14.1"TFT
MP3-850/800/700 LVDS w/ PCGA-PSX1 8/29/00
13.3" TFT
(Cache:256KB O D ) AGP DS90CF363A
XGA
MCe-650 (PCI1)
SO-DIMM SO-DIMM (Cache:128KB O D ) Graphic PCGA-PSX1 Mini-Dock

Socket 2

Socket 1
PC Card
PC Card
Slot A Slot B S3 VGA
ATF GCLK
IFX-67, CNX- 7 0 ( * )
Savage /IX
Sense 133 MH z 5 * Optica l
1
Row# 0 , 1 Row# 2 , 3 North Audio O u t
CPU 3 VIDEO EEPRO M
Volt Bridge South
SMB2
Dev# 0 Bridge FAIRCHI L D
Reg 443BX 4 S-VID EO
SMB2

DCLKI 100MH z NM24C03

Dev# 0 , 1

CLK BUF DCLK O Card bus

South 100MH z AC97 LINE- I N
IMI RICOH
SMB2 MMC-2 (400-pin) PIRQA* 2 AKM
Bridge PIRQA* R5C478II
CB664 PIRQB* Bus AK4543 LINE-OUT
Dev# 1 2
SW
PCI0

HC L K
100/66 M H z
SMBUS1 Main System Board MBX-43

AUDIO
PCLK 33MH z Card bus PC Card

ZV
CLK GEN REF 14MH z
PCI BUS
RICOH
PERICOM Socket 3
48 M R5C475II
PI6C103
24 M PIRQC* Dev# 1 6
USB USB 0 PIRQD* CN
PIRQD* i.LINK 80-pin PIRQC* 3 VIDEO-OUT
PORT0 Audio
(USB) SONY PHY Optic al
9 IFX- 76 YAMAHA 1 S-VIDEO
CXD3222AR FUJI YMF744B DS-1S Audio Out 4
MODEM OUT

200-pin DOCKING CONNEC TOR

Dev# 8

200-pin DOCKING CONNEC TOR

9 USB 1 South Bridge MD8405E DAA Dev# 9
INTEL CONEXANT 5 VGA OUT
AC LINK
HDD Bus Primary IDE PIIX4E RH56LD 2
CN

30.0GB/ SW Dev# 1 0 * Serial

10 RS232 C
20.0GB CLK BUF i.LIN K Speak e r 6 SW
Secondary IDE SMB2 AC97 Buffer DSUB-9
SO-DI MM 4-pin Amp
Mini-Dock AKM Headphone *
Dev# 7
AK4543 I/F Control -A1
SW Ext. MI C
ANL-17 *
Extend IO BUS (3.3V) Parallel
IFX-69 Int. M I C 7
DSUB-25

I/F
SONY Dia l *
CN

FD SIO KBD CXD401 PS2

Bus S W Bus S W 8
NS -121R IFX-70 MDIN-6
PC97338VJG Track URAN ATF
CN

11
Pad (KBC, EC Sense
CN (IMM) USB
40-pin & SPI C)

MUX
50-pin BtoB CN SMBUS0 9 PORT0
HITACHI BATTERY1
RO-38 IR 8
H8S/21 47
Multi-PurposeBay 2-PS /2 BATTERY0
USB
Flash IFX-69 LID SW PORT1
FDD SMBUS1
39VF040 6 7 PWR BUTT O N
IDE I/O
(CD-RW/DVD/HDD) SERI AL PARALLEL Expand er i.LIN K
10
4-pin
CNX-75
CN

2nd LID S W IO
Battery Expander 200-pin
FDD Bus
CN 11 DOCKING CN
SW
Main for FDD
Battery

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 CHAPTER 4.
FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM

CN6005 LITHIUM
2 BATTERY
1 CN6002 4 1
1
CN6006
BATTERY
PACK SPEAKER
IFX-70 BOARD
6 CNX-75
(Side-B) RO-31 BOARD (or RO-38)
14 BOARD
(Side-A) 11 (Side-A) CN1151
49 50 FDD BAY
PC BOARD CONNECTION CABLE FPC
CN6001 FDD
6
DRIVE
1
1 CN6003
PALM CN6004 1 2 DVD-ROM BAY
REST FPC
KEY BOARD 1
DVD-ROM
CN 7001
2 40 FLEXIBLE PC-100 SO-DIMM DRIVE
1 39 PRINT PWB
1 29 RAM
(PAD) 2 30
CN1501
2 60 62 144 MODULAR
2 40 4 1
CN901 JACK
1 39 1 24 1 59 61 143
CN751 CN902 FLEXIBLE PRINT PWB (XG39/XG39K)
8 FFC CN151 DIMM
8 FPC (CNX-80) (XG38/XG38K)
(JOG)
1 1 Side 9 7 3 1
CN9001 CN903 CN8501

Side i.LINK 8 2
CN3003 ANL-17 BOARD (Side-A) CN451

EXT MIC IN
CN3001 CN551
HEADPHONE 1 FFC 8 IFX-76 BOARD
(AUDIO) CN152 DIMM (Side-A) MBX-43
CN3002 MBX-43 BOARD 2 60 62 144
(Side-A) BOARD
1 12 8 1 CN1102 1 59 61 143 (Side-B)
CN8520
CN801 1 2 2 80
FFC 1 79
RAM
(IR DA)
12 1
DC FAN PC-100 SO-DIMM
CN1601 2 80
(Option) 40 CN1 1
CN4001 1 5 1 79 A
CN301
80 79 CN531
K
CN5001 DC JACK
5 1 PC BOARD CABLE
PC CARD CN401
PC CARD A CONNECTOR 150 75
2 1 FPC
CNX-74 50 49
IFX-69 BOARD
FPC CABLE
BOARD CPU HDD
(Side-A) PC CARD B
(Side-B) MODULE
LCD 2 1
CN1101

76 1
CN1301
INVERTER 21 22 21 22
CN1251 CN351 CN701 CN5002 From board to connector (direct connection)
DOCKING MONITOR USB DC IN PWS-7 Harness (connector at both end)
BOARD Harness (soldered at one end)
(Side-B)
1 2 1 2 Connectors soldered on board and appearing on the panel
CN800

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 CHAPTER 5.
EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST

NOTE:
• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the The components identified by mark 0 or
exploded views are not supplied. dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
• Items marked “ * ” are not stocked since they are seldom
required for routine service. Some delay should be Les composants identifiés par une marque
anticipated when ordering these items. 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant
• When two or more parts are shown in parallel, use the
le numéro spécifié.
part described first as the main part.

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Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description
1 A-8048-295-A MBX43 (P3 850) 1650 ASSY (S) 66 4-641-655-11 SCREW (M2), + SPECIAL HEAD
(MBX-43 BOARD/CPU MODULE (PIII850SS)) * 67 4-635-966-01 SCREW (HEX)
*3 4-642-786-01 HEAT SINK U * 68 4-642-776-01 BRACKET I/O
4 8-759-665-37 IC KMM464S1724BT1-FL (128MB) 69 1-791-146-11 FFC (AUDIO)
5 A-8066-166-A COMPLETE PWB PWS-7 70 A-8056-329-A COMPLETE PWB ANL-17
7 3-740-546-21 SCREW (M2)
72 1-565-999-11 JACK, MODULAR 2P
8 A-8056-719-A RO-38 (X) COMPLETE 74 1-772-936-11 HDD (30.0GB)-DSJA230
9 A-8066-164-A COMPLETE PWB IFX-76 (U) * 75 4-642-777-01 HD BRACKET (A)
10 1-793-360-11 CONNECTOR, PC CARD (EJECTOR) 76 4-642-781-02 BUTTON BAY LATCH
11 A-8056-331-A COMPLETE PWB IFX-69 77 1-791-144-11 PWB, (HDD) FLEXIBLE
12 4-637-921-02 STAND OFF
* 78 4-643-215-01 CUSHION SPEAKER
* 13 4-643-383-01 INSULATOR HEAT (B) 79 1-529-455-11 SPEAKER (40X20MM)
* 14 4-642-787-02 HEAT SINK B 80 A-8056-325-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-75
15 4-642-852-31 +B M2 81 4-642-783-01 COVER (BATT)
16 4-642-794-03 COVER (PAD) 82 4-645-919-01 LATCH DETECTOR 14
17 1-772-529-11 PAD, TOUCH
83 1-756-000-11 BATTERY, V/L RECHARGEABLE
18 4-643-379-01 INSULATOR PALM (L) 84 1-677-886-12 PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT
19 1-791-147-11 PWB, (PAD) FLEXIBLE PRINT 85 4-642-876-01 COVER (FFC)
* 20 4-642-799-01 PLATE (SW) 86 4-642-778-04 DOOR BATTERY
* 21 4-642-842-01 SPRING (PAD), PLATE 87 4-642-779-01 SPRING HD DOOR
22 4-642-954-01 CUSHION (PALM)
88 4-642-816-01 FD LENZ
23 1-418-545-22 KEYBOARD UNIT 89 X-4622-631-2 ASSY HOU BOTTOM 14
24 4-642-795-01 COVER HINGE (L) 90 4-641-726-21 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
25 4-642-796-01 COVER HINGE (R) 91 4-635-301-01 SCREW M3X4
26 4-642-798-01 LENS IRDA 92 4-642-780-01 LATCH BAY
27 4-642-789-01 DISPLAY BASE
93 4-642-782-01 BAY LATCH SPRING
28 X-4622-632-3 ASSY HOU PALMREST 14 94 A-8056-323-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-74
29 4-643-380-01 INSULATOR PALM (R) 95 1-763-466-11 FAN, DC
30 4-642-855-01 DIAL 97 4-643-214-01 INSULATOR PC CARD
31 A-8056-327-A COMPLETE PWB IFX-70 98 4-643-382-02 INSULATOR HDD
32 1-791-150-11 FFC (JOG)
99 4-641-726-01 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
33 4-643-381-01 INSULATOR PALM (M) 101 1-791-178-11 CABLE, DC JACK PC BOARD
34 4-642-819-01 HINGE FLAP 102 1-791-177-11 CABLE, PC BOARD CONNECTION
35 X-4622-787-2 ASSY FLAP LOCK L 103 4-642-840-01 LEVER R
36 4-642-837-04 LOCK PLATE L * 105 4-642-955-01 INSULATOR BAY FPC
* 37 4-642-841-01 PLATE FLAP BASE
106 4-643-916-01 CUSHION PSW A
38 X-4622-788-2 ASSY FLAP LOCK R 107 4-643-917-01 CUSHION PSW B
39 4-642-838-01 LOCK PLATE R 108 4-643-825-01 THERMAL SHEET NC
40 4-642-839-02 LEVER L 109 4-644-350-01 SHEET, THERMAL
41 4-641-726-51 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD 110 4-643-826-01 THERMAL SHEET NM
42 X-4622-675-1 ASSY HOU FLAP 2
111 4-643-915-01 SPACER SW POWER
43 A-8045-662-A ASSY BAY (FD) 112 X-4622-371-1 ASSY SHIELD FLAP L
44 4-642-811-01 FD BRKT UPPER 113 X-4622-372-1 ASSY SHIELD FLAP R
* 45 4-642-956-01 INSULATOR FDD 114 4-643-574-01 INSULATOR FAN
* 46 4-642-815-01 FD UNDER PLATE * 115 4-642-868-01 PLATE BAY B
* 47 4-642-814-01 FD GND PLATE
* 116 4-642-867-01 PLATE BAY A
* 48 4-642-813-01 FD PLATE 117 4-643-918-01 CUSHION ROM
49 4-641-656-12 SCREW (M2.5), 0 PLATE P 118 4-644-052-01 CUSHION IFX
50 1-791-143-11 PWB, (FDD) FLEXIBLE 121 4-644-062-02 CUSHION BACK UP BATTERY
51 1-772-212-11 3.5" 3MODE FLOPPY DISK DRIVE 122 4-643-828-01 ISOLATOR HDD
52 X-4622-388-3 ASSY FD BRKT UNDER
123 4-645-178-03 SHIELD (LCD FPC)
53 4-643-832-02 DUMMY CARD 124 4-643-967-01 CUSHION (KEY)
54 4-642-229-11 TAPPING, 0 NUMBER SPECIAL HEAD 126 4-643-923-01 TAPE PAD (A)
56 X-4622-322-1 ASSY BEZEL DVD-ROM 128 4-644-290-11 SPACER KEYBOARD
57 1-772-657-11 DVD-ROM (8X)-SD-C2402
58 4-642-809-02 CD BRKT UPPER
59 1-791-142-11 PWB, (CD-ROM) FLEXIBLE
* 60 4-642-817-01 CD GND PLATE
61 X-4622-387-6 ASSY CD BRKT UNDER
62 4-641-726-31 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
65 1-791-145-11 FFC (IRDA)

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* 129 4-642-792-01 FENCE LCD CN B3 7-621-283-10 SCREW +P 2X10
* 130 4-642-850-01 FENCE HDD CN B5 7-621-772-60 SCREW +B 2X12
* 131 4-642-874-01 BRACKET IFX B7 7-622-205-05 NUT M2 TYPE2
132 4-643-878-02 INSULATOR CN
133 4-643-975-01 INSULATOR IRDA
136 4-644-899-01 SCREW (M2), 0 NUMBER P3 KIND 23
137 4-645-523-01 SPACER BATTERY
138 4-645-548-01 GASKET BAY
139 4-645-549-02 SHIELD (BATT) 151 58
140 4-645-412-01 SPACER FAN 128 57
B3 24
141 4-645-070-01 CD FPC SEAL 59
143 4-645-768-01 CAP MODEM
144 4-645-339-01 WASHER P3 141 105
147 4-644-492-31 ACE (M2), LOCK 66
150 4-646-988-11 SCREW (M2 EG) 27
126 22 25
151 A-8022-331-A DVD (SD-C2402) OVERALL ASSY, MAIN 13 60
21 26 62
* 152 4-642-875-01 PLATE IFX
56

B3 62
16
4 90
B5 14 61
123 54
17
3 28
106
124 150
29
5 a 35
110 18 37
117 30
36
129 15
B5 B7 19 42
107 32
33 150
8 111 98 31
122 147 20 15 38
1 97 132 94 39
130 68 Supplied 11 15
67 99 90
86 140 101
87 90
41 99 133 40
115 99 114 90
131 90
12
85
41 144 90
93
44 103
10 138 65
84 90
109 72 112 92 95 Included
99 48
143 b in 1 45
53 41
7 34 99 49
89 15
108 121
83 69
136 34
15 15 46 50
137 41
81 47 43
78 136
79 49
152 90 70
90 76 113 105
9 82 91 88
116 77 141
80 136
90 75
99 51
139
118 78
102 91 15 52
Included in 79 75 74
15 54

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23 149
58
57

128 59
B3 24 141
105

66
126 27
22 25 60 56
13 26 62
21

B3 62
16
4 90
14 61
B5 123 54
17
54
3 28
106
124 29 148
5 a 35
110 18 37
117 30
36
129 15
B5 B7 19 42
107 32
33 148
8 111 98 31
122 147 20 15 38
1 97 132 94 39
130 68 Supplied 11 15
67 99 90
86 140 101
87 90
41 99 40
133 90
115 99 114
131 85 90
12
41 144 90
93
44 103
10 138
117 65 90
109 84 112 92 95 Included
99 48
53 b in 1 45
72 41
7 34 99 49
15
108 121 89
83 69
136 34
15 15 46 50
137 41
81 47 43
136
78 79 49
150
90 90 76 113 70 105
9 82 91 88
116 77 141
80 136
90 75
99 51
139
118
102 78 91 15 52
75 74
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Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description
1 A-8048-297-A MBX43 (P3 700) 1650 ASSY (S) 66 4-641-655-11 SCREW (M2), + SPECIAL HEAD 138 4-645-548-01 GASKET BAY B3 7-621-283-10 SCREW +P 2X10
(MBX-43 BOARD/CPU MODULE (PIII700SS)) * 67 4-635-966-01 SCREW (HEX) 139 4-645-549-02 SHIELD (BATT) B5 7-621-772-60 SCREW +B 2X12
*3 4-642-786-01 HEAT SINK U * 68 4-642-776-01 BRACKET I/O 140 4-645-412-01 SPACER FAN B7 7-622-205-05 NUT M2 TYPE2
4 8-759-638-65 IC HYM7V65801BLTQG-10S (64MB) 69 1-791-146-11 FFC (AUDIO) 141 4-645-070-01 CD FPC SEAL
5 A-8066-166-A COMPLETE PWB PWS-7 70 A-8056-329-A COMPLETE PWB ANL-17 144 4-645-339-01 WASHER P3
7 3-740-546-21 SCREW (M2)
72 1-793-462-12 JACK, MODULAR 147 4-644-492-31 ACE (M2), LOCK
8 A-8056-719-A RO-38 (X) COMPLETE 74 1-772-727-11 HDD (DJSA-220 20.0GB) 148 4-646-988-11 SCREW (M2 EG)
9 A-8066-164-A COMPLETE PWB IFX-76 (U) * 75 4-642-777-01 HD BRACKET (A) 149 A-8022-331-A DVD (SD-C2402) OVERALL ASSY, MAIN
10 1-793-360-11 CONNECTOR, PC CARD (EJECTOR) 76 4-642-781-02 BUTTON BAY LATCH * 150 4-642-875-01 PLATE IFX
11 A-8056-331-A COMPLETE PWB IFX-69 77 1-791-144-11 PWB, (HDD) FLEXIBLE
12 4-637-921-02 STAND OFF
* 78 4-643-215-01 CUSHION SPEAKER
* 13 4-643-383-01 INSULATOR HEAT (B) 79 1-529-455-11 SPEAKER, (40X20MM)
* 14 4-642-787-02 HEAT SINK B 80 A-8056-325-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-75
15 4-642-852-31 +B M2 X5 81 4-642-783-01 COVER (BATT)
16 4-642-794-03 COVER (PAD) 82 4-642-784-01 LATCH DETECTOR
17 1-772-529-11 PAD, TOUCH
83 1-756-000-11 BATTERY, V/L RECHARGEABLE
18 4-643-379-01 INSULATOR PALM (L) 84 1-791-186-12 FPC (CNX-80)
19 1-791-147-11 PWB, (PAD) FLEXIBLE PRINT 85 4-642-876-01 COVER (FFC)
* 20 4-642-799-01 PLATE (SW) 86 4-642-778-04 DOOR BATTERY
* 21 4-642-842-01 SPRING (PAD), PLATE 87 4-642-779-01 SPRING HD DOOR
22 4-642-954-01 CUSHION (PALM)
88 4-642-816-01 FD LENZ
23 1-418-545-22 KEYBOARD UNIT 89 X-4622-286-4 ASSY HOU BOTTOM
24 4-642-795-01 COVER HINGE (L) 90 4-641-726-21 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
25 4-642-796-01 COVER HINGE (R) 91 4-635-301-01 SCREW M3X4
26 4-642-798-01 LENS IRDA 92 4-642-780-01 LATCH BAY
27 4-642-789-01 DISPLAY BASE
93 4-642-782-01 BAY LATCH SPRING
28 X-4622-287-5 ASSY HOU PALMREST 94 A-8056-323-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-74
29 4-643-380-01 INSULATOR PALM (R) 95 1-763-466-11 FAN, DC
30 4-642-855-01 DIAL 97 4-643-214-01 INSULATOR PC CARD
31 A-8056-327-A COMPLETE PWB IFX-70 98 4-643-382-02 INSULATOR HDD
32 1-791-150-11 FFC (JOG)
99 4-641-726-01 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
33 4-643-381-01 INSULATOR PALM (M) 101 1-791-178-11 CABLE, DC JACK PC BOARD
34 4-642-819-01 HINGE FLAP 102 1-791-177-11 CABLE, PC BOARD CONNECTION
35 X-4622-787-2 ASSY FLAP LOCK L 103 4-642-840-01 LEVER R
36 4-642-837-04 LOCK PLATE L * 105 4-642-955-01 INSULATOR BAY FPC
* 37 4-642-841-01 PLATE FLAP BASE
106 4-643-916-01 CUSHION PSW A
38 X-4622-788-2 ASSY FLAP LOCK R 107 4-643-917-01 CUSHION PSW B
39 4-642-838-01 LOCK PLATE R 108 4-643-825-01 THERMAL SHEET NC
40 4-642-839-02 LEVER L 109 4-644-350-01 THERMAL SHEET CP2
41 4-641-726-51 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD 110 4-643-826-01 THERMAL SHEET NM
42 X-4622-675-1 ASSY HOU FLAP 2
111 4-643-915-01 SPACER SW POWER
43 A-8045-662-A ASSY BAY (FD) 112 X-4622-371-1 ASSY SHIELD FLAP L
44 4-642-811-01 FD BRKT UPPER 113 X-4622-372-1 ASSY SHIELD FLAP R
* 45 4-642-956-01 INSULATOR FDD 114 4-643-574-01 INSULATOR FAN
* 46 4-642-815-01 FD UNDER PLATE * 115 4-642-868-01 PLATE BAY B
* 47 4-642-814-01 FD GND PLATE
* 116 4-642-867-01 PLATE BAY A
* 48 4-642-813-01 FD PLATE 117 4-643-918-01 CUSHION ROM
49 4-641-656-12 SCREW (M2.5), 0 PLATE P 118 4-644-052-01 CUSHION IFX
50 1-791-143-11 PWB, (FDD) FLEXIBLE 121 4-644-062-02 CUSHION BACK UP BATTERY
51 1-772-212-11 3.5" 3MODE FLOPPY DISK DRIVE 122 4-643-828-01 ISOLATOR HDD
52 X-4622-388-3 ASSY FD BRKT UNDER
123 4-645-178-03 SHIELD (LCD FPC)
53 4-643-832-02 DUMMY CARD 124 4-643-967-01 CUSHION (KEY)
54 4-642-229-11 TAPPING, 0 NUMBER SPECIAL HEAD 126 4-643-923-01 TAPE PAD (A)
56 X-4622-322-1 ASSY BEZEL DVD-ROM 128 4-644-290-11 SPACER KEYBOARD
57 1-772-657-11 DVD-ROM (8X)-SD-C2402 * 129 4-642-792-01 FENCE LCD CN
58 4-642-809-02 CD BRKT UPPER
* 130 4-642-850-01 FENCE HDD CN
59 1-791-142-11 PWB, (CD-ROM) FLEXIBLE * 131 4-642-874-01 BRACKET IFX
* 60 4-642-817-01 CD GND PLATE 132 4-643-878-02 INSULATOR CN
61 X-4622-387-6 ASSY CD BRKT UNDER 133 4-643-975-01 INSULATOR IRDA
62 4-641-726-31 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD 137 4-645-523-01 SPACER BATTERY
65 1-791-145-11 FFC (IRDA)

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Part No.
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Description
ASSY HOU DISPLAY 14
Ref.No. Part No.
B8
Description
7-628-254-20 SCREW +PS 2.6X8
202 1-418-557-31 INVERTOR UNIT
204 4-635-274-01 BRACKET INVERTER
221 205 1-677-447-11 PWB, LCD FLEXIBLE PRINT
207 A-8046-809-A LCD (14HI) 1220 ASSY (S)
213 208 X-4622-606-3 HINGE ASSY 14 (R)
209 X-4622-605-3 HINGE ASSY 14 (L)
210 X-4622-633-2 ASSY HOU BEZEL (14)
211 4-642-807-01 LATCH (LCD)
221 212 4-637-903-01 SPRING LATCH
213 4-647-669-01 PANEL (14), FLASH
214 4-642-803-01 LED LENZ (A)
215 4-646-766-01 SEAL, LCD SIDE
216 4-643-406-01 SEAL LCD FRONT SCREW
217 4-643-407-01 SEAL LCD FRONT SCREW (L)

219 219 4-641-726-51 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD

217 221 X-4622-382-1 PANEL LOCK ASSY
219 223 4-642-856-01 LATCH COVER
224 224 4-643-409-01 CUSHION LATCH
216 228 4-642-829-01 PLATE FLAP L
219
230 229 4-642-830-01 PLATE FLAP R
235 223 230 3-719-408-11 SCREW (B2), TAPPING, P3
231 4-645-172-01 HEAT SPREADER LCD
232 4-644-541-11 SPACER HINGE
230 211 233 4-644-063-01 SHEET LCD
216 212
235 4-649-761-01 (XG39)...LABEL (ID)
235 4-649-761-11 (XG39K)...LABEL (ID)
236 4-644-484-01 WASHER
210 237 4-644-292-02 TAPE LCD
209 238 4-642-852-31 +B M2NV

B8 219 239 4-645-872-01 TAPE FPC LCD

240 4-646-986-01 SPACER, LCD FLEXIBLE
238 241 4-651-355-01 GASKET LCD FPC

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208
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241 219
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229 219
215 238 B8
205 219 b 232
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Part No.
X-4622-549-2
Description
ASSY HOU DISPLAY CTO
Ref.No. Part No. Description
ACCESSORIES
302 1-418-557-31 INVERTOR UNIT ************
304 4-635-274-01 BRACKET INVERTER
305 1-676-513-11 CABLE FPC (13.3" TFT XGA SA) 0 1-782-614-11 CORD, POWER
321 307 1-803-642-11 PANEL, LCD 401 X-4622-412-1 WEIGHT SAVER ASSY
402 A-8045-662-A ASSY BAY (FD)
313 308 X-4622-512-3 HINGE ASSY CTO R 0403 1-476-342-11 ADAPTOR, A.C.
309 X-4622-511-3 HINGE ASSY CTO L 404 1-528-935-11 PACK, LITHIUM ION BATTERY
310 X-4622-550-1 ASSY HOU BEZEL CTO
311 4-642-807-01 LATCH (LCD) 405 1-791-149-12 FDD-CABLE
321 312 4-637-903-01 SPRING LATCH 4-650-552-11 WELCOME MAT, XG
4-650-553-11 USER GUIDE, XG
313 4-642-802-01 FLASH PANEL 4-650-555-11 QUICK START, XG
314 4-642-803-01 LED LENZ (A)
315 4-643-405-01 SEAL LCD SIDE SCREW
316 4-643-406-01 SEAL LCD FRONT SCREW
317 4-643-407-11 SEAL LCD FRONT SCREW (L)
318 4-643-408-01 SEAL LCD SIDE
317 319 319 4-641-726-51 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD 401 404
319 320 4-641-726-71 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD Weight Saver (1) Battery Pack (1)
324 321 X-4622-382-1 PANEL LOCK ASSY
316 323 4-642-856-01 LATCH COVER
330 319 324 4-643-409-01 CUSHION LATCH
335 323 325 4-641-726-21 SCREW (M2) , SPECIAL HEAD
326 4-642-852-11 +B M2
328 4-642-829-01 PLATE FLAP L
318 330 311 329 4-642-830-01 PLATE FLAP R 402
316 312 ASSY BAY (FD) (1) 405
330 3-719-408-11 SCREW (B2), TAPPING, P3 Floppy Disk Drive Cable (1)
331 4-645-172-01 HEAT SPREADER LCD
319 332 4-644-541-01 SPACER HINGE
320 310 333 4-644-063-01 SHEET LCD
334 4-644-292-02 TAPE LCD
B8
309 338 335 4-649-761-21 (XG38)...LABEL (ID)
337 318 335 4-649-761-31 (XG38K)...LABEL (ID) 403
336 4-644-481-01 WASHER
332 337 3-039-037-01 SCREW (M2X2.5) AC Adaptor (1)
338 4-642-852-31 +B M2
307
319 339 4-645-872-01 TAPE FPC LCD
340 4-651-355-01 GASKET LCD FPC
328 337 308 B8 7-628-254-20 SCREW +PS 2.6X8

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333
338
329 The components identified by Les composants identifiés par
315 mark 0 or dotted line with mark une marque 0 sont critiques
319 B8 0 are critical for safety. pour la sécurité.
339 305 Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une
332 specified. pièce portant le numéro spécifié.
334 336 319
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