SONY PCG-Z600RE/K VAIO - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Sony Notebook

Computer

User Guide

PCG-Z600RE

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Notice to Users

in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written

approval.

Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information

contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for

any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall

Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort,

contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information

contained herein or to use thereof.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained

herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate

user license agreement.

Sony, DVgate, i.LINKTM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the

VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel, MMX, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Safety Information

Owner's Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony Notebook Computer. Record

the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIO-

Link.

Serial number:________________________

Model number:

PCG-Z600RE

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WARNING

Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any

equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony Notebook Computer to rain or moisture.

Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations

Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected

at the network interface.

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.

Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from

mains voltage, unplug the AC-adapter.

Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.

Regulatory Information

This product conforms to the following European Directives:

73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive)

89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directives)

93/68/EEC (CE Marking Directive)

This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082-1 for use in following areas: residential,

commercial and light-industrial.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using

connection cables shorter than 3 metres (9.8 feet)

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony

has determined that this product

meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines

for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR

Office Equipment Program is an

international program that

promotes energy saving through

the use of computers and their

office equipment. The program

backs the development and

dissemination of products with

functions that effectively reduce

energy consumption. It is an open

system in which business

proprietors can participate

voluntarily. The targeted products

are office equipment such as

computers, displays, printers,

facsimiles and copiers. Their

standards and logos are uniform

among participating nations.

ENERGY STAR is an U.S. registered

mark.

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

! Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and properly.

! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions (see

below).

! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not

disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly.

! Keep away from children.

! Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery. For changing this battery, please contact

VAIO-Link.

Disposal of Lithium ion

batteries

Dispose of properly at end-of-life.

In some areas the disposal of lithium

ion batteries in household or

business waste may be prohibited.

Please use the public collection

system.

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Contents

Welcome

About the User Guides .......................................................................... 8

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer ............................................. 10

Ergonomic Considerations ................................................................. 11

Using Your Notebook Computer

Locating the Controls and Connectors.............................................. 13

Connecting a Power Source ............................................................... 17

Starting Your Computer ..................................................................... 22

Shutting Down Your Computer ........................................................ 23

Registering Your Computer ............................................................... 24

Using the Keyboard ............................................................................ 25

Using the Jog Dial ................................................................................ 32

Using the Touchpad ............................................................................ 37

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................. 39

Using Memory StickTM ........................................................................ 41

CD-ROM Drive .................................................................................... 43

Using PC Cards .................................................................................... 44

Using Smart Connect .......................................................................... 47

Using Infrared Communication Devices ......................................... 48

Using Power Saving Modes ............................................................... 50