User manual SONY PCG-F690

[. . . ] VAIO Notebook User Guide VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG-F650 PCG-F650K PCG-F680 PCG-F680K PCG-F690 PCG-F690K Printed in USA 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-650-675-11 www. sony. com VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG-F650/PCG-F650K/PCG-F680/ PCG-F680K/PCG-F690/PCG-F690K VAIO Notebook User Guide Notice to Users 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. [. . . ] See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 54. 53 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty. To attach the weight saver 1 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See "To remove the second battery pack" on page 53. Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place. Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Inserting the weight saver Weight saver (supplied) 3 Manually lock the weight saver's Release lever. 54 Using the Weight Saver To remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2. Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1: Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2: Release lever 2 After removing the weight saver, pull out the weight saver's hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver. 55 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Smart Connect Windows MeTM 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 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). 56 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: u u u u u i. LINK device (page 58) Phone line (page 63) Local Area Network (LAN) (page 64) External display (page 67) Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 77) 57 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an i. LINK Device You can connect an i. LINK-enabled digital video camera recorder to the i. LINK S400 (IEEE1394) connector. To connect a digital video camera recorder u Plug one end of the i. LINK cable (not supplied) into the i. LINK connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out connector on the digital video camera recorder. 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://www. sonydirect. com/), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). i. LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following Connecting digital video camera recorder to i. LINK connector Digital video camera recorder to i. LINK to DV In/Out i. LINK cable (optional) 58 Connecting an i. LINK Device 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. LINKcompatible. See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use. Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time. The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras. The i. LINK 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 is the lowest transfer rate of the external device. The i. LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use. [. . . ] See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" in the 109 VAIO Notebook User Guide "Customizing Your VAIO Notebook" manual for details on using Sony Notebook Setup. u 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: u u u Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. The printer should function properly. 110 Specifications Specifications Model Processor PCG-F650 PCG-F650K 600 MHz* Intel Pentium III with Intel SpeedStepTM Technology 12 GB 40% and 60% PCG-F680 PCG-F680K 700 MHz* Intel Pentium III with Intel SpeedStepTM Technology 20 GB 40% and 60% PCG-F690 PCG-F690K 850 MHz* Intel Pentium III with Intel SpeedStepTM Technology 30 GB 40% and 60% Hard Disk Drive C / D Partition (Approximate) Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive DVD-ROM Drive Laser Diode Properties Modem Infrared Drive Bay Expansion Capabilities Built-in Capabilities Telecommun-ication Capabilities 64 MB SDRAM, 64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB expandable to 256 MB expandable to 256 MB 14. 1" XGA TFT 15. 0" XGA TFT 256KB (CPU Intergrated) MPEG1 and MPEG2 Digital Video; supports full-screen playback 3-D graphic accelerator with 8 MB Video RAM ATI 3D RAGETM Mobility-M1 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound Removable 3. 5" 1. 44 MB Reads CD data from 10. 3X to 24X variable transfer rate. ** Reads DVD data from 1. 7X to 8X variable transfer rate. DVD-ROM: Wavelength 780 nm and 650 nm laser output 50. 6 W V. 90/K56flex compatible modem Supports 4 Mbps, 1. 1 Mbps, and 115 Kbps IrDA Standard Supports floppy disk drive (included) Supports second rechargeable battery (optional) Type II PC cards and Type III PC card Card Bus support Stereo speakers, Touch pad Data and fax send/receive 15. 0" SXGA+ TFT 111 VAIO Notebook User Guide Model Connection Capabilities PCG-F650 PCG-F650K PCG-F680 PCG-F680K PCG-F690 PCG-F690K 2 USB ports i. LINK Serial port Keyboard/mouse (USB and PS/2 style) VGA monitor Parallel (printer) Phone line (RJ-11) TV out Microphone Headphone Port replicator Infrared port Video cable Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight saver 58. 5 watts maximum (19. 5V DC/AC 100-240V) Energy Star compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Lithium-ion, supports dual battery operation F650/F650K 12. 8"(w) x 1. 9"(h)*** x 10. 3"(d), (324 x 46. 9 x 265. 5mm) F680/680K/690/690K 12. 8"(w) x 2. 1"(h)*** x 10. 3" (d) (324 x 54. 1 x 265. 5mm) 6. 7 lbs. [. . . ]