User manual SONY VAIO VGN-P530H/W

[. . . ] The SONYCSD product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control. Since implementation by customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by SONYCSD. To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to change at any time, without notice. [. . . ] Resource Allocation Utility (CSALLOC. EXE) CSALLOC is a DOS utility that scans the system for available memory, I/O port, and IRQ resources, updates the file CSALLOC. INI with this information, and then displays the list of available resources that Card Services can use. In addition, keywords can be added to CSALLOC. INI to force CSALLOC to exclude resources from being scanned or include resources that are not detectable (due to security features or hardware design). Other keywords let you reserve resources that may be needed by a particular PC card or other system component. T IDE/ATA Support (ATADRV. EXE) ATADRV. EXE is a block device driver that supports ATA Type II Flash Disk or ATA Type III Hard Disk PC cards. The ATAINIT. EXE utility places a hard disk partition table onto a blank ATA drive. T T SRAM Driver (MTSRAM. EXE) MTSRAM is a driver that supports SRAM cards. This file is remarked out to save memory. Memory Technology driver (MTDDRV. EXE) This component must be installed to support Flash Memory cards. It works in conjunction with card-specific MTDs to support a wide variety of Flash Memory cards. It also supports SRAM cards (providing MTSRAM. EXE is also installed) and allows sharing of drive letters between the different types of memory cards (Flash, SRAM, and ATA). T Card Identification (CARDID. SYS) This client device driver detects the insertion and removal of PC cards, automatically determines the card type upon insertion, and then configures the card/slot adapter. 4-18 Using Your SONY Versa T Card Services Power Management Enabler (CS_APM. EXE) CS_APM. EXE is a DOS-based background task that enables Card Services to process system power management Suspend/Resume requests. When system power management software initiates a Suspend request, CS_APM notifies Card Services, which then verifies that the PC card slots are idle and can be powered down. Card Services passes this information back to CS_APM, which then notifies the power management software that the sockets can be powered off. When CS_APM receives a Resume request, it informs Card Services, which powers on the sockets again. Enablers Some PC cards have custom software written by the card manufacturer, known as Enablers, instead of Card and Socket Services. It provides a variety of system-specific functions, such as system slot and card detection while the system is operating. Reinstalling PC Card Software You can reinstall PC card software in one of two ways: T T by downloading the latest version from the SONYCSD Bulletin Board at (978) 635-4706. by installing an SONY PC card utility from diskette. If you are using this unit outside of the United States, contact a local SONYCSD dealer for the latest version of the PC card software. NOTE Available PC Cards A variety of PC cards are available on the market today. Some are used for communications and others for data storage. Communications Cards You can use both fax/modem and network PC cards with your SONY Versa. Here are some suggestions to help you get the best system performance. If you are using this unit outside of the United States, contact a local SONYCSD dealer for availability information. NOTE T Network Cards -- You can use a network card with your system to gain access to a local area network (LAN). You can insert a network card into either slot. Using Your SONY Versa 4-21 T Fax/Modem Cards -- You can use a PC card modem with your system to communicate with others via fax, e-mail, or connect to an online service or bulletin board. Outside the U. S. and Canada, you might need a modem and telephone adapter approved for the local telephone system. Check with your local dealer for details about purchasing this equipment. NOTE You can insert a fax/modem in either slot. Always insert the fax/modem card before using your fax/modem software application. If you start the application before inserting the fax/modem card, the application typically does not find the card. NOTE When using a modem outside the U. S. and Canada, you might need an international telephone adapter. You can buy this at an electronics supply store. Storage Cards When you insert a memory or storage card in an SONY notebook computer, it appears as a unique drive depending on the type of card and the slot you are using. The following table provides sample drive designations. Sample PCMCIA Drive Designations DRIVE LETTER C: D: E: F: G: H: LOCATION/DEVICE Internal hard disk Internal hard disk, 2nd partition Slot 0, IDE/ATA memory card Slot 1, IDE/ATA memory card Slot 0, high-speed memory card Slot 1, high-speed memory card 4-22 Using Your SONY Versa Other Cards Many other kinds of PC cards are available for notebook computers. [. . . ] A single USB port allows you to connect up to 127 peripheral devices such mice, modems, and keyboards. USB also supports Plug-and Play installation and hot plugging. USB may eventually replace serial and parallel ports. V VGA Video Graphics Array. Graphics technology that supports up to 256 colors and a graphics resolution of 640 by 480 pixels. volatile memory Storage media that loses its data when system power is turned off. [. . . ]