Sony PCG-XG18 Primary manual

V AIO Notebook User Guide PCG-XG18/PCG-XG19 ® ®[...]

Notice to Users © 2000 So ny Electr onic s Inc. All rights re s erved. This ma nual and the so ftwar e described her ein, in whole or in part, may not be r epr oduced, t ran slated, or r educed to any machine-r ea dable form without prior written appr oval. SONY ELECTRONICS IN C. PROVIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH RE GARD T O THIS MANUAL, THE SOF TW ARE, [...]

Safety Information Owner s Recor d The model number an d se rial number ar e located on the bo ttom of yo ur Sony V AIO Notebook. Recor d the serial numb er in the space provided her e. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center . Model Number: PCG-XG 18/PCG-XG19 Serial N umber:_____ ________ ________ ___ ❏ T o[...]

This equipment ha s been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl ass B digit al device , pursua n t to Par t 15 of the Rules. These limits ar e designed to pr ovide reas onable pr otection aga inst harmfu l interfer e nce in a resi dential installati on. This equi pment g enerates, uses, and c an radiate radio freq uency ener gy and, if[...]

On e So n y Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 0765 6 for r epa ir a n d/o r w arrant y information. If the troub le is causing harm to the telephone network, the te lephone company may req uest that you remo ve the equipment from the network until the pr oblem is resolved. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized[...]

INDUSTR Y CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Indust ry Ca nada label identifies certified equipme nt. This certification means that the equipment meets certai n teleco mmunicati ons network protective, opera tio nal and safety requir ements as pr escribed in the appropr iate T erminal Equipment T echnical Requirements document(s). The Department does not gu[...]

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A vant d’installer ce matériel, l’uti lisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccor der aux installations de l’entr eprise locale de télécommunication. Le ma tériel doit également êtr e installé en sui vant une méthode acceptée de raccor dement. L ’ abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformit é au[...]

ix Contents Welcome ............................................................................... 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1 Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook .............................................. 2 Manuals ................. ........... ......... ........ ......[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide x Using the Keyboard ....................................................................... 23 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Ke y ............ ..... 25 Indicators .............. ............ ........ ........ ......... ........... ......... ........ ........... ... 26 Combinations and Functions with the [...]

Contents xi Connecting an External Display .................................................. 62 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................... 64 Connecting an External Microphone .......................................... 65 Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device ................................. 66 Connecting [...]

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1 W elcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony V AIO ® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, an d communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ❑ Exceptional performance: Y our computer includes a fast Intel ® processor . ❑ Portability: The re char geable ba[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 2 Unpacking Y our V AIO ® Notebook Remove the following har dwar e items fr om the box: Main unit Floppy disk d rive P ower cord DVD-RO M d rive Accesso ry cas e AC adapter W eight saver Battery pack FDD drive cable INSIDE ACCESSO R Y CASE (1) AC adapter FDD drive FDD drive cable cables battery pack and weight saver I[...]

Unpacking Y our V AIO® Notebook 3 Manuals ❑ The VA I O ® Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most fr om your computer , find help, and solve common pr oblems. It also includes pr oduct specifications. ❑ Read Me First contains Fr equently Asked Questions, the most up-to- date information on using your compu[...]

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5 Using Y our V AIO ® Notebook This section describes how to start using your co mputer 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 Connect ors Front P ower indicator (pages 14, 43) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (pages 16, 27) Battery 1[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 6 Left PC card slots (page 36) Battery bay (page 10) S400 i.LINK ® connector (page 66) Phone line jack PCG-XG18 (page 48) (PCG-XG19) (P CG-XG18) 1 3 2 4[...]

Locating the Controls and Connectors 7 Right Back P ower button (page 24) Microphone connector ( page 71) Multipurpose bay (pages 32, 47) Headphone connector (page 70) Jog Dial control (page 18) Intercooler flap Infrared port connector (p age 40) USB connector (page 73) Docking /Floppy disk drive connector DC In connector (page 8) Monitor connector[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 8 Bottom Intercooler flap lever Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 1 2[...]

Connecting a Power Source 9 Connecting a Power Source Y ou can use either AC power or a r echargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 Slide the LCD lock leve r in the dir ection of the arr ow as indicated below , and lift the cover . The bottom portion of the computer lifts automatically and the back connectors appear . 2 Plu[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 10 Using Battery Power Y ou can use one or two battery packs as a sour ce of power. The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer . (See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 42.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option. The battery pack that come s with your [...]

Connecting a Power Source 11 T o char ge the ba ttery 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 d ou ble bli nk pattern as the batt er y charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This pr oces[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 12 ✍ T o determine the amount of time the battery lasts , see Displaying Battery Inform ation in the online manual Custom izing Y our Notebook. When the battery is running out of power , both the battery indicator li ght and power i ndicator light blink. When the computer is directly connec ted to AC power and [...]

Connecting a Power Source 13 T o re move the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay . 2 Pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover of the battery bay . ! Y ou may lose data if you remove t he battery pack while the c omputer is on and not connected to the A C adapter or if you rem ove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend [...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 14 Starting Y our Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the dir ection of th e arrow , and lift the cover . 2 Pre ss the power button of the computer until the gr een power indicator light turns on. 3 If necessary , adjust the brightness contr ols for the LCD display . T o decre ase the brightness, pr ess Fn +F5 and t[...]

Shutting Down Y our Computer 15 Shutting Down Y our Computer 1 Click the Start button on the W indows taskbar . 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down W indows dialog box. 3 Select Shut down. 4 Click OK. 5 W ait for your computer to turn of f automatically . The power indicator (green) turns of f. 6 T urn off any[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 16 Closing the Fr ont Panel Close the front panel by ho lding the clip on the left top o f the fr ont panel. If you touch the LCD scr een , you will leave fingerprints on the LCD scre en. Use the supplied filter cleaner to wipe the LCD scr een. See “Notes on Use” for mor e information. T o close the intercooler fla[...]

Registering Y our Computer 17 Registering Y our Computer Y ou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by r egistering your computer with Sony . ❑ Sony Customer Support – T alk to a Support Re pr esentative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer . ❑ Extend[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 18 VA I O ® Action Setup V A IO Action Setup manages the se ttings 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 V AIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial c[...]

VA I O ® Action Setup 19 Launcher mode The Jog Dial contr ol window is in launc her mode until a softwar e application is launched or the Jog Dial contr o l window becomes active. When an arr ow is displayed next to an item in th e Jog Dial contr ol window , you can display a submenu of that item by sele cting it and pressing the Jog Dial control [...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 20 Using the Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial contr ol. For information on how to change the Jog Dial contr ol’s settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help T opics. Launcher mo de T o use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial contr ol window or [...]

VA I O ® Action Setup 21 Guide mode The Jog Dial contr ol window displays the Jog Dial’s function. Software that supports the Jog Dial Control If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial contr ol is active, you can use the Jog Dial’s functions that ar e allocated to that softwar e. For mor e information on functions allocated to softwar e, see[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 22 Dialog box When a wind ow such as Scree n properties is active, Di alog is displayed in the Jog Dial contr ol window . Y ou can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control. Also, pr essing the Jog Dial control is equivalent to pre ssing Enter . Internal T imer Y ou can use the internal timer to sta[...]

Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Keyboard Y our keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboar d has additional keys that perform specific computer -r elated tasks. ✍ If the k eycap comes off , put it back in its place and p ush down gently until it clic ks into place . If the Enter k ey , Space k ey or Shift k ey comes off , see ?[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 24 Key Description Numeric keypad are a Contains the keys found on a typical calculator . Use the numeric keypad ar ea to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock l ight [...]

Using the Keyboard 25 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination Fun ction + F1 Displays W indows Help. + T ab Switches the selecte d button on the taskbar . + E Displays W indows Explor er . + F Displays the W i ndows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder . This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folde[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 26 Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is gr een when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is r ed in Syst em Idle mod e, and flashes r ed in System Suspen d mode. T urns off when the co mpu ter is in System Hibernation mode or power ed of f. Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the [...]

Using the Keyboard 27 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Functi on Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. T o return the system to the active state, pre ss any key or press the powe r switch on your computer . Fn+ (F3) Mute On/Of f T oggles the built-in speaker of f[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 28 Fn+D V ideo standby T urns off the LCD in or der to save power . T o turn the LCD back on, press any key . Fn+F Change the display size Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to a low r esolution. Fn+S System Idle Puts the system into Sy stem Idle mode, a power management st ate. T o return the sys[...]

Using the T ouchpad 29 Using the T ouchpad The keyboar d contains a cursor -pointing device called a touchpad. Y ou can point to, select, drag, and scr oll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad. Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the lef t button once. Double-[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 30 Using the Floppy Disk Drive Y ou can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an internal drive in the drive bay . Y ou do not need to shut down the computer before connecting the floppy disk drive. Y ou can also connect the floppy disk drive while in power saving mode. See also “T o in[...]

Using the Floppy Disk Drive 31 T o use as an internal drive 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay , remove the de vice. See “T o remove the floppy disk drive” on page 32 or “T o remove the second battery pack” on page 45. 2 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the V AIO logo facing up. Continue pushing the dr[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 32 T o remove the floppy disk drive When the computer is of f, skip steps 1 and 3. 1 Right-click the PowerPanel icon in the task tray and choose “Remove multipurpose bay device” when using an internal drive. When using an external drive, choose, “Remove external FDD” instead. 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bo[...]

Using the DVD-ROM Drive 33 Using the DVD-ROM Drive Y our computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive. Y ou can play both DVDs and CDs. T o insert a disc 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Press the E ject button to open the DVD-ROM drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a DVD or CD in the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs, which can be played on both side[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 34 4 Close the tray by pushi ng it gently . T o play DVDs When you play DVDs on a television connected to the optional mini docking station (PCGA -P SX1), you must adjust the displa y resolution to 640 x 480 as described in “Selecting the Display Mode” in the online document Customizing Y our V AIO Notebook. ✍ Be[...]

Using the DVD-ROM Drive 35 T o remove the DVD-ROM drive When the computer is of f, skip steps 1 and 3. 1 Right-click the PowerPanel icon in the task tray and choose “Remove Multipurpose bay device.” The message scr een appears. 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arr ow and slide the DVD-ROM drive out[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 36 Using PC Cards Y our computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow yo u to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a network. T o insert a PC card Use the lower slot for T ype III PC car ds. 1 Pull the PC card RELEASE button away fr om the computer , then push it in tow[...]

Using PC Cards 37 2 Remove the PC car d slot pr otector . When you use a T ype III PC card, you need to remove bo th the top and bottom PC car d slot pr otectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the PC car d slot, fr ont label facing up. Gently push the car d into the slot until the car d is fixed into the connector . The RELEASE button comes out. Knock [...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 38 T o remove a PC card When the computer is on, be sur e to follow the steps below , otherwise the system may not activate pr operly . When the computer is of f, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Click the Start button, point to Setup, and then click Contr ol Panel. 2 Double-click the PC car d icon. 3 Click the name of the PC car [...]

Using Smart Connect 39 Using Smart Connect The pr einstalled Smart Co nnect softwar e allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your V AIO notebook to another V AIO computer that also has Smart Connect. Y ou can then use one computer to copy , and edit files on the other computer . Y ou can also print fr om a printer attached to e[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 40 Using Infrared Communication Devices Y our computer includes an infrared port, locate d on the left side. Y ou can use this port to communicate with other infrar ed-equipped device s with compatible pr otocols, such as a digital still camera or other compute rs. T o use infrared communic ation with anothe r computer[...]

41 ✍ Infrared communication capability can be tu rned on and off . By default, it is disabled when your sy stem is sh ippe d. T o enable infrared use , click the infrared icon in the Wind ows Cont rol P anel and sel ect the Enable infr ared communication checkbo x on the Options tab . Y ou can disable infrared communication when you ar e not usin[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 42 Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the sour ce of power for your computer , you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In additio n to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn of f specific devices, your computer has three distinct power saving modes: S y[...]

Using Power Saving Mode s 43 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the cur r ent state of the system in RAM and switch es of f power to the CPU. The r ed power indicator light flash es in this mode. T o activate System Suspend mode Press Fn +Esc, or pr ess the power button and release it immed iately . Y ou can also use the PowerPanel utility or t[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 44 Using a Second Battery Pack Y ou can purchase a second r echar geable battery pack. W ith two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power . When using two battery packs, the batter y pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert seco nd char ges when the fi[...]

Using a Second Battery Pack 45 T o char ge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power . The battery indicator flashe s while the battery is char ging. See also “T o charg e the battery pack” on page 21 for mor e information. T o re move the second battery pa ck 1 Ther e is a RELEASE lever on [...]

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47 Connecting Peripheral Devices Y ou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 48) ❑ Mini Docking Station (page 49) ❑ Printer (page 54) ❑ External mouse or keyboar d (page 55) ❑ Floppy di sk driv e (page 56) ❑ A V devices (page 57) ❑ Printer (page 60) ❑ External display (pa ge[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 48 Connecting a Phone Line Y ou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer . 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack. ✍ In order to register your Sony V AIO notebook, regist er your softw are online , a[...]

Connecting the Mini Docking Station 49 Connecting the Mini Docking Station Y ou can use the PCGA-PSX1 Mini Docking Station (optional) to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external d isplay . Back S400 DC IN S VIDEO / Mouse/K eyboard VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Monitor CONTROL A1 LINE OUT SERIAL/CONTROL A1 switch LINE IN Serial USB CONTROL A1 IN[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 50 Left Right Before connecting the Mini Docking Station Y ou need to plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the Mini Docking Station. Plug the power cor d into th e AC adapter and an electrical outlet. The DC IN indicator lights on. ✍ Use the specifie d A C adapter for the power r a ti[...]

Connecting the Mini Docking Station 51 T o connect the Mini Dock ing Statio n to your c omputer Connect the Mini Docking Station to the docking/FDD connector on the back of your computer . When a charg ed battery is inserted in your computer , you can attach and detach the Mini Docking Station without turning of f the computer . 1 Open the cover of[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 52 3 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. T o remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer 1 Press the UNDOCK button on the Mini Docking Station or click REMOVE on the Start menu. ✍ Do not lift or m[...]

Connecting the Mini Docking Station 53 2 After the IN USE indicator has turned of f, pull the RELEASE lever on the right side of your computer and r elease the right tab. 3 Release the left tab. ✍ When the Mini Docking Station is at tached to your computer , do not insert or remove the battery . T he Mini Doc king Stat ion may be remove d from th[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 54 Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station Y ou can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to your computer to print documents. T o connect a printer ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector . Plug the printer cable (supplied with the pr inter) into this port on the computer. ✍ Be[...]

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 55 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Y ou can connect a PS/2 ® -style mouse or keyboard . Plug the keyboar d cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up. T o connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the optional PS/2 division connector . If the wheel function of the PS/[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 56 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking St ation Y ou 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. Y ou can connect it without turning of f your computer . T o connect a floppy disk drive Plug [...]

Connecting A V Devices 57 Connecting A V Devices Y ou can use audio/video devices by connecting the A V devices to the Mini Docking Station. See also the manuals and online help that came with your A V devices. T o connect an MD deck or a CD player If you connect the Mini Docking Station and an MD deck or a CD player which has a CONTROL A1 or CONTR[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 58 T o record mus ic to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the OP TICAL OUT , (available by connecting to the Mini Docking Station) follow these steps: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Contr ol Panel. 2 Double-click Y AMAHA DS-XG Audio Config. 3 Select Digital Output and click [...]

Connecting A V Devices 59 T o connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device Insert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose bay and connect the OP TICAL OUT connector to a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device to experience Dolby Digital r ecor ded vide os and dynamic sound. T o connect a TV or a video deck Connect the computer to a TV or [...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 60 Connecting a Printer to Y our Computer Y ou can connect the printer to your computer using the printer cable and the supplied floppy disk drive cable to print documents. Before using the printe r ❑ Y ou need to install the software supplied with the printer . See the manual that came with your printer for mor e in[...]

Connecting a Printer to Y our Computer 61 ✍ Before you connect the pri nter , turn off your computer , and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the A C outl et. Plug the power cord after finishing al l the connections . T urn on the per ipher al de vices bef ore turn ing on yo ur comput er . If you are using a printer th at does not supp[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 62 Connecting an External Display Y ou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: ❑ Computer display (moni tor) (page 62) ❑ Projector (page 63) T o connect a c omputer display Y ou can enhance the sound quality of yo ur computer by connecting e[...]

Connecting an External Display 63 T o conne ct a projector Using a proj ector connected to your computer can be convenient for pre sentations and slid e shows. T o sele ct a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector , you can toggle the output amo ng the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor , or both device[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 64 Connecting External Speakers Y ou can enhance the sound quality of yo ur computer by connecting external speakers. T o connect extern al speakers ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector . Plug the speaker cable into this connector . ✍ Shut down the computer and all per ipher al devices bef ore connect[...]

Connecting an External Microphone 65 Connecting an External Microphone Y ou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. T o conne ct an external microphone ❑ Use the to locate the Microphone connec tor . Plug the micr ophone cable into this connector . ✍ Shut down the computer and all perip heral devices before conne[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 66 Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Y ou can connect an i.LINK-compatible device such as a digital video camera recor der to the S400 connector . Y ou can then download d igital pictures fr om the i.LINK-compatible digital video camera r ecor der . ✍ T he Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may [...]

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) De vice 67 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Y ou can connect a USB device to your computer . Y ou can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 with this computer . The USB mouse softwar e driver is pr einstalled in the computer . Ther efore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB conne[...]

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69 Getting Help Sony pr ovides several support options for your Sony computer . When you have questions about your computer and the pr einstalled softwar e, check these sour ces for answers, in the following sequence: 1 VA I O ® Notebook Read Me First Contains Fr equently Asked Questions, the mo st up-to-date information on using your computer , a[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 70 6 Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. Y ou can use this automated service to r equest a list of available topics and then select the topics t hat you wa nt to r eceive. T o contact the S ony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requir es a fa[...]

T r oubleshooting 71 T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common pr oblems you may encounter when using your computer . Many pr oblems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions befor e you call Sony Customer Support. My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 72 3 Pr ess Ð to select System T ime, then set the time (hour: minute: second). Pr ess Enter to move to the next item. 4 Pr ess Î to sele ct Exit, then pr ess Ð to select Get Default V alues. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 5 Be sure Y es is selected, and press Enter . If No is selected, p[...]

T r oubleshooting 73 My LCD does not display anything ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the fr ont panel o f the computer is on. ❑ Check that the battery packs ar e inserted properly and that the y are charg ed. ❑ The computer may be in LCD (V ideo) Standby mod[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 74 There is no sound from my external speakers attached to the Mini Docking Station while a music CD is playing in the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Click the Start button and choose Control Panel. Double-click Y AMAHA DS-XG Audio Config/Digital Output. Confirm that “ON [All Sources]/ analog out is muted” is checked. If thi[...]

T r oubleshooting 75 My speakers have no sound ❑ If the built-in speakers ar e turned of f, pr ess Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. Y ou can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control. ❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, pr ess Fn+F4, and then pr ess or ➜ to incr ease the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to con[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 76 My modem co nnection is slow The computer ’ s modem uses K56flex ™ technology and V .90 capability . Many factors influence modem conn ection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other mode ms). If you think your modem is not connecting properly[...]

T r oubleshooting 77 I cannot use DV devices. The message DV equipm ent seems to be disconnected or turned off appears. ❑ Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables ar e properly connected. ❑ If you are using multiple i.LINK devices, the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation. In this case, turn o[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 78 I cannot pri nt The default setting for the printer port mode is corr ect 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-dir ectional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-dir ection[...]

Using the System a nd Application Recovery CDs 79 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe ho w to use the System Recover y and Application Recovery utilities. Using the System Recovery CD(s) Y ou can reinstall softwar e titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accid entally erased. Y ou m[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 80 T o use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Re covery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-R W drive. 2 Shut down your computer as descr ibed in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 15. 3 W ait four seconds and turn on your computer . 4 Click OK to signify you have re ad and accept the Micr osoft End-User Licen[...]

Using the System a nd Application Recovery CDs 81 6 Press the arr o w keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then pr ess the Enter key . The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears. 7 Check that “Y es” is selected, then pr ess the Enter key . The computer re starts fr om the Recovery CD. Using the Application Recove[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 82 Changing the Window design of Sony Software T o change the window design of Sony softwar e: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Contr ol Panel. 2 Double-click UI Design Selector . 3 Click <<or>> and select the desir ed design. 4 Click Apply . The “UI Design Selector” window de[...]

Replacin g a Keycap 83 Replacing a Keycap Place the Enter keycap, Shift keycap and Space keycap as describe d below . For other keys, place the keycaps in their original place and gently push down until they click. T o replace a keycap Enter Key Shift key and Space key ✍ Do not use force to remove the k eycaps as this may result in a malfunction.[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 84 Adding Memory In the futur e you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer . Y o u can increase memory to 256 MB by installing an optional memory module. ❑ Electr ostatic dischar ge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components. Perform the pr ocedures described below only[...]

Adding Memory 85 T o ins tall a mem ory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer . 2 Unplug the computer and r emove the battery packs. 3 W ait until the computer cools down. Then unscr ew the scr ew at the bottom of your computer . 4 Lift the two stoppers at th e bottom of the keyboar d and slide[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 86 5 Lift the keyboard fr om the LCD display side by r e leasing the four tabs, then gently lean it ove r the display . Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboar d. 6 Remove the new memory module fr om its packaging. 7 Install the memory module as described in the following graphic. Ta b s Cable 1 Sli[...]

Adding Memory 87 8 Gently r eplace the keyboar d, then press it into your computer . Be careful not to detach the cable when replacing the keyboar d. 9 Close the computer cover , and tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer . T o view t he system mem ory 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Click the Start button, point to V AIO, and click “Sony N[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 88 Specifications Model PCG-XG18 PCG-XG19 Processor 650 MHz* Mobile Pentium ® III featuring Intel ® Speedstep™ technology † Hard Disk Drive 18.1 GB ‡ 18.1 GB ‡ Standard RAM 128 MB PC100 SDRAM (One 128 MB module), expandable to 256 MB LCD Screen 13.3” XGA TF T 14.1” XGA TF T L2 Cache Memory 256 KB (CPU Int[...]

Specifications 89 Connection Capabilities USB Port S400 i.LINK VGA monitor AC adapter Headphone Mini docking station Infrared Micr opho ne T yp e II (2) & III PC Cards Additional Connection Capabilities With Mini Dockin g Station (not supplied) Optical digital audio output VGA monitor S400 i.LINK Mouse (PS/2 ® style)/keyboar d Contr ol A1 II S[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 90 * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock spee d; other factors may affect application perfo rmance. † The processor may be reduced to a low er operating speed when operating on b attery power. ‡ GB means one billion by tes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. ** Data on a D VD-[...]

91 Index A AC adapter 5 , 9 AC power 9 adding hardware 47 peripherals 47 adjusting brightness 14 , 27 Alt key 24 Application Recovery CD 81 Applications ke y 24 B battery packs 5 , 10 charging 11 , 45 indicator light s tatus 11 indicator lights 5 , 11 , 26 , 44 inserting 10 inserting into battery bay 10 loading 10 power status 11 rechargeable 9 rem[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 92 USB device 67 connectors DC In 9 headphone 7 i.LINK 6 infrared 40 keyboard 5 Line In 6 microphone 7 monitor Printer 54 USB 7 correction keys 24 Ctrl key 24 cursor-movement keys 24 customer assi stance support options 69 D DC In 9 digital stil l camera 40 diskettes ejecting 31 inserting into drive 31 troubleshooting [...]

93 Insert key 24 inserting battery pack 10 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 33 diskettes into drive 31 installing hard drives 36 hardware 47 peripherals 47 interference iv internal speakers See speakers K keyboard 24 connector 5 L LCD lock lever 14 selecting to display output 63 troubleshooting 73 left button 5 lever LCD 14 weight saver release 45 Limited Warr[...]

VA I O ® Notebook User Guide 94 indicator light 5 switch 7 , 14 power saving modes 42 System Hibernation 27 , 43 System Idle 28 , 42 System Suspend 43 Video Standby 28 power sources 10 connecting 9 Print Screen key 24 printer connector 54 Printer connector 54 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery packs 9 , 10 recharging battery packs 11 Rec[...]

95 help 25 key 24 key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15 , 73[...]

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