LaptopTestingTeam/SonyVaioVGN-FS810W

SonyVaioVGN-FS810W

Fn Keys - Most function keys do not currently work out of the box - The events are not even detected by xev (X system event viewer). Running a program called fsfn (not in repos, need to compile from source) - Found some similar bugs report, assigned this bug to a developer https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/hotkey-setup/+bug/50692
Battery life is decent however it is not estimated properly by Gnome Power Manager, this causes annoying popus and unless default setting is changed it will cause unwanted shutdowns (due to thinking it is running on critical power) - this may be an issue with my specific battery, need to research.
Memory Card reader is not working, it is detected as a tifm_7xx1. The device is only supposed to read Sony Memory Sticks, therefore it is of little interest to get working.
Using the hardware wireless switch while the computer is on will not allow you to use the wireless once switched back on, generally have to modprobe for ath_pci and it will come back.

bios-version:R0094J1
system-manufacturer:Sony Corporation
system-product-name:VGN-FS810
system-version:C3LLV8R4

Component	Details	Notes
CPU	Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor 1.50GHz	1024 KB Cache
Installed Memory	512MB	DDR2 (Speed?)
Hard Drive	80GB SATA	5400 RPM
Screen	15.4 inch widescreen	1280x800 max res
Optical Drive	CD/DVD DL burner
Video Hardware	Intel Integrated	Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller

	in Edgy	in Feisty
Installation works?	Yes	Yes

Hardware Information
Screen & Monitors
Device	Works?		Bug #
Device	in Edgy?	in Feisty	Bug #
Screen	Yes	Yes
Correct resolution?	Yes	Yes
Correct refresh rate?	Yes	Yes
3D Acceleration	Untested	Yes
External monitor works?	No	Untested
External monitor - mirrors	No	Untested
External monitor - extend desktop	No	Untested
Power Management
Battery detected?	Yes	Yes
Hibernates?	No	No
Sleep	No	Yes
Dim monitor on battery	No	Yes (see notes)	68617
Blank monitor on inactivity	Yes	Yes
Lid Close	Yes	Yes
Cpu frequency scaling	Yes(p4-clockmod)	Yes (see notes)
Sound
Sound works?	Yes	Yes
Correct volume?	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Untested
Mic jack	Yes	Untested
Networking
Wired NIC	Yes	Yes
Wireless NIC	Yes WifiDocs/Driver/Madwifi	Yes WifiDocs/Driver/Madwifi
Firewire	Yes	Untested
Modem	Untested	Untested
Touchpad & Mice
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Touchpad - Doubletap = double click	Yes	Yes
Touchpad - Scroll down side	Yes	Yes
Touchpad - turned off while typing	No	No
External mouse - USB	Yes	Yes
Docking Station
AC through replicator	Untested	Untested
USB	Untested	Untested
Serial	Untested	Untested
Parallel	Untested	Untested
External Monitor - VGA	Untested	Untested
Modem	Untested	Untested
NIC	Untested	Untested
PS/2	Untested	Untested
Additional Hardware
Fingerprint reader	Untested	Untested
CD/DVD drive	Yes	Yes
PCMCIA cards	Yes	Untested
Card reader (Sony Memory Stick)	No	No
Hardware Wireless Switch	No	No

sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules-generic

Then edit /etc/modules as root and add the line ath_hal. This will load the madwifi drivers at boot time.

In order to get cpu scaling working, edit /etc/modules as root and add the line p4-clockmod. Scaling is supported from 187mhz to 1500mhz.
In order to get software control of the brightness settings (dim laptop when on battery, use brightness applet):

Edit the following files:

Change the first line on both of these files

/usr/lib/hal/scripts/linux/hal-system-lcd-get-brightness-linux

and

/usr/lib/hal/scripts/linux/hal-system-lcd-set-brightness-linux

to read:

/BootChart - A chart of what was going on at boot time on this computer running Feisty stable.

LaptopTestingTeam/SonyVaioVGN-FS810W (last edited 2009-03-03 20:56:03 by 66-100-35-19-static)