Sony PCG-XG9 Primary manual

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V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-XG9 ® ®[...]

Notice to Users © 1999 Sony Electr onics Inc. All rights res erved. This manual a nd the softwar e described her ein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-r ea dable form without prior written appr oval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH RE GARD T O THIS MANUAL, THE SOF TW ARE, OR OTHER I[...]

Safety Information Owner’ s Recor d The model number an d se rial number are located on th e bottom o f your Sony V A IO Notebook Comput er . Record the serial number in the space pr ovided here. Refer to the model a nd serial nu mber when yo u call your Sony Service Center . Model Number: PC G-XG9 Serial Number: __ _________________ _____ ❏ T [...]

However , there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or televi sion reception, which can be deter mined by turning th e e qu ip m e nt off and on, th e us er is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measur [...]

This equipment cannot b e used on public coin service provided by the tel ephone company . Connectio n to Party Line Ser vice is subject to state and poss ib le provincial tarif fs. (Contact the state or pr ovincial utility service commission, public service commission or corporation commi ssion fo r information.) T elephone Consumer Protection Act[...]

INDUSTR Y CAN ADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Indust ry Canada label identifies certified eq uipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, opera tio na l and safety req uir ements as prescribed in the appropr iate T erminal Equipment T echnical Requirements documen t(s). The Department doe s not gu[...]

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 epr ise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également êtr e installé en sui vant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L ’ abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformit é aux[...]

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

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide x Using the Keyboard ....................................................................... 25 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key ............ 27 Indicators ................. ................. ........... .................... .................... ........ 28 Combinations and Functions with the[...]

Content s xi Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device ................... 66 To connect a desktop computer ....................................................... 66 To connect a digital still camera .................. ........... ............... .......... 66 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................... [...]

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1 We l c o m e Congratulations on your pur chase of the Sony V AIO Notebook Computer . Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ❑ Exceptional performance - Y our computer includes a fast Intel ® processor . ❑ Portability - The r ec[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Unpacking Y our V AIO ® Notebook Computer Remove the following har dware items fr om the box: Main unit Floppy disk dri ve P ower co rd DVD- ROM drive FDD stand Accessory ca se AC adapter W eight save r Battery pack FDD drive cab le INSIDE ACCESSOR Y CASE (1) AC adapter FDD drive FDD drive cab le cables bat[...]

3 Manuals ❑ The VA I O ® Notebook Computer 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 computer , and softwar e info[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Using Y our Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer ’ s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-RO M drive. Locating the Controls and Connectors Front P ower indicator (pages 13, 28) LCD (Liquid Crysta l [...]

Locating the Co ntrols and Co nnector s 5 Left PC card slots (page 38) Battery bay (page 9) S400 i.LINK ® connector (page 70) Phone line jack (page 49) 1 3 2 4[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 6 Right Back P ower button (page 24) Microphone connector (page 71) Multipurpose bay (pages 32, 47) Headphone connector (page 70) Jog Dial (page 18) Intercooler flap Infrared port connector (page 42) USB connector (page 73) Docking /Floppy disk drive connector DC In connector (page 8) Monitor connector (page 6[...]

Locating the Co ntrols and Co nnector s 7 Bottom Intercooler flap leve r Multipurpose bay RELEASE le ver 1 2[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 8 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 lever in the direction of th e arrow as indicated below , and lift the cover . The bottom portion of the computer lifts automatically and the back connectors app[...]

Connecti ng a Power Source 9 Using Battery Power Y ou can use one or two battery packs as a source 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 44.) Additional battery packs are a vailable as a separate option. The battery pack that comes with your compu[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 10 T o charge the battery 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 double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off.[...]

Connecti ng a Power Source 11 ✍ T o determine the amount of time the battery last s, see “Displaying Bat tery Information” in the online manual Customiz ing Y our Notebo ok Compute r . When the battery is running out of powe r , both the battery indicato r light and power indicato r light bl ink. When the comp uter is directly connec ted to A[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 12 T o remove 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 da ta if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the A C adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Syste[...]

Starting Y our Computer 13 Starting Y our Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock leve r in the direction of the arr ow , and lift the cover . 2 Press the powe r button of the computer until the gree n power indicator light turns on. 3 If necessary , adjust the brightness contr ols for the LCD display . T o decr ease the brightness, pr ess Fn+F5 and then the[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 14 Shutting Down Y our Computer 1 Click the Start button on the W indows 98 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 off automatically . The power indicator (green) turns o ff. 6 T[...]

Closing th e Front Panel 15 Closing the Front Panel Close the front panel by holding the clip on the left top of the fr ont panel. If you touch the LCD scr een, you will leave fingerprints on the LCD screen. Use the supplied filter cleaner to wipe the LCD scr een. See “Notes on Use” for more information. T o close the intercooler flap The botto[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 16 Registering Windows ® 98 Second Edition The first time you turn on your computer , you need to complete a few steps to r egister and configure the W indows 98 Second Edition softwar e that is a lready install ed. The on-scr een instructions guide you thr ough the r egistration and configuration pr ocess. T[...]

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 egist ering your computer with Sony . ❑ Sony Customer Support – T alk to a Support Re prese ntative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer . ❑ Exten[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 18 Using the Jog Dial Y our computer is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of the unit. Y ou can turn and/or press the Jog Dial to scroll the window , select a software application, adjust the internal speaker volume, etc. The Jog Dial window always appears in the display . It is either in the launcher[...]

Using the Jog Dial 19 Guide mode The Jog Dial is in the Guide mode when a software application or program is in use and the Jog Dial window is active. Some softwar e applications allow you to select an item fr om the selection list that displays in the List V iew mode using the Jog Dial. Ther e are two List V iew modes in select Sony softwar e, Sim[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 20 T o Use the Jog Dial Launcher mode T o use the Jog Dial, click the Jog Dial window or the Jog Dial icon in the task tray . Alternatively , you can pr ess the Jog Dial while pr essing the Ctrl key on the keyboar d to switch to the Launcher mode. 1 T urn the Jog Dial to select an item, then pr ess the Jog Dia[...]

Using the Jog Dial 21 Software that does not support the Jog Dial If the softwar e in use does not support the Jog Dial, you can scr oll the window or adjust the window size as described below . Information on Using the Jog Dial The following functions ar e preinstalled in the Jog Dial launcher . See “Using the Jog Dial” on page 18. Action Desc[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 22 Using the Preinstalled Sony Software Y ou can use additional functions with select preinstalled So ny software. See “Using the Jog Dial” on page 18 for more information. ✍ When using the Sony softw are , be sure to activate the window t hat supports the Jog Dial. F or softwa re that does not support t[...]

Using the Jog Dial 23 Allocating Other Functions to the Jog Dial Y ou can allocate other functions to the Jog Dial or delete them with the Jog Dial setup softwar e. 1 Click Setup in the Jog Dial window to d isplay the Jog Dial Setup window . If the Jog Dial Setup window is not displayed, double-click or in the task tray . 2 Select the allocation mo[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 24 *T he preinstalled Sony software and your computer’ s configuration systems are already allocate d. 3 V erify the name to be displayed in the Jog Dial wind ow and details of the function, then click Next. When allocating with the icon, enter the name and details, then click Next. 4 Check “Add this setti[...]

Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Keyboard Y our keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboar d has additional keys that perform specific computer -related tasks. ✍ If the k eycap comes off , put it back in its place and push down gent ly until it clicks into place . If the Enter k ey , Space k ey or Shift k ey comes off , see “[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 26 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 Loc[...]

Using the Keyboard 27 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinati on Funct ion + 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 indows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder . This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Fo[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 28 Indicators Indicator Fu nction Power Light is gr een when the po wer to the computer is turned on. Light is r ed in System Idle mode, and flashes red in System Suspen d mode. T urns o ff when the co mpu ter is in System Hibernation mode or power ed off. Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted[...]

Using the Keyboard 29 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Function 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 o ggles the built-in speaker of f[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 30 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 System Idle mode, a power management st ate. T o return[...]

Using the T ouchpad 31 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-c[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 32 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 [...]

Using the Floppy Disk Drive 33 T o use as an internal drive 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay , remove the device. See “T o remove the floppy disk drive” on page 34 or “T o r emove the second battery pack” on page 47. 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 Computer User Guide 34 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 [...]

Using the DVD-ROM Drive 35 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 Computer User Guide 36 4 Close the tray by pushi ng it gently . T o play DVDs T o achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should use the following re commendations: Close any open applications befor e playing a DVD-ROM movie. The DVD player automatically adjusts the scre en properties when you play a DVD movie. De pend[...]

Using the DVD-ROM Drive 37 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 Computer User Guide 38 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 [...]

Using PC Cards 39 2 Remove the PC car d slot protector . When you use a T ype III PC card, you need to r emove both the top and bottom PC car d slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the PC car d slot, front label facing up. Gently push the car d into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector . The RELEASE button comes out. Knock down[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 40 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 o ff, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Click the Start button, point to Setup, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the PC car d icon. 3 Click the name of the[...]

Using Smart Connect 41 Using Smart Connect The pr einstalled Smart Connect softwar e allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your V AIO Notebook Computer 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 attac[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 42 Using Infrared Communication Devices Y our computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. Y ou can use this port to communicate with other infrar ed-equipped devices with compatible pr otocols, such as a digital still camera or other compute rs. T o use infrared communication with another com[...]

Using Infrared Co mmunication Devic es 43 ✍ Infr ared communication capability can be turned on an d off . By default, it is disabled when your system is shipped. T o enable infr ared use , click the infr ared icon in the Windows Control P anel and sele ct the Enab le infr ared communicati on checkbo x on the Options ta b . Y ou can disable i nfr[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 44 Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source 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 mo[...]

Using Power Saving M odes 45 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the cur rent state of the system in RAM and switch es of f power to the CPU. The r ed power indicator light flashes in this mode. T o activate System Suspend mode Press Fn +Esc, or press t he power button and r elease it immediately . Y ou can also use the PowerPanel utility or the[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 46 Using a Second Battery Pack Y ou can purchase a second r echargeable 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 charg es whe[...]

Using a Second Battery Pack 47 T o char ge the second batt ery 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 more information. T o re move the se cond battery pa ck 1 Ther e is a RELEASE lever on[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 48 Connecting Peripheral Devices Y ou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 4 9) ❑ Mini Docking Station (page 50) ❑ Printer (page 55) ❑ External mouse or keyboar d (page 56) ❑ Floppy disk drive (page 5 7) ❑ A V devices (page 59) ❑ Printe[...]

Connecti ng a Phone Line 49 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 Notebo ok computer , register your software online[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 50 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 display . Back S400 DC IN S VIDEO / M o u s e / K e y b o a r d VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Monitor CONTROL A1 LINE OUT SERIAL/CONTROL A1 switch LINE IN Serial USB[...]

Connecting the Min i Docking Station 51 Left Right Before connecting the Mini Docking Station Y ou need to plug the cable attached to the AC adap ter into the DC IN connector on the Mini Docking Station. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an electrical outlet. The DC IN indicator lights on. ✍ Use the specified AC adapter for the power ra[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 52 T o connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer Connect the Mini Docking Station to the docking/FDD connector o n the back of your computer . When a char g 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 [...]

Connecting the Min i Docking Station 53 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 fir mly until it cl icks. T o remove the Mini Docking Station from y our computer 1 Press the UN DOCK button on the Mini Docking Station or click REMOVE on the Start menu. ✍ Do no[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 54 2 After the IN USE indi cator has turned of f, pull the RELEASE le ver on the right side of your computer and r elease the right tab. 3 Release the left tab. ✍ When the Mini Docking Station is attach ed to your computer , do not insert or remove the battery . The Mini Docking Station may be removed from t[...]

Connecting a Prin ter 55 Connecting a Printer Y ou can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to your computer to print documents. T o conne ct a pr inter ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector . Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the compute r. ✍ Before you connect the printer , tur[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 56 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Y ou can connect a PS/2 ® -style mouse or keyboar d . Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up. T o connect both a mouse and keyboar d at the same time, use the optional PS/2 division connector . ✍ See “Using the K eyboard”[...]

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive 57 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive 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 Mini Docking Station. Y ou can connect it without turning of f your computer . T o connect a floppy disk drive Plug the cable firmly into the co nnector [...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 58 T o use the floppy disk drive stand Y ou can put the floppy disk drive on the Mini Do cking Station by using the floppy disk stand supplied w i th the Mini Docking Station. 1 Insert the pr ojections on the floppy disk drive into the Mini Docking Station holes as il lus trated below . 2 Slide the floppy disk[...]

Connecting A V Devices 59 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 Computer User Guide 60 T o record mus ic to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the OP TICAL OUT , (available by connectin g to the Mini Dockin g Station) fo llow these steps: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Y AMAHA DS-XG Audio Config. 3 Select Digital Output[...]

Connecting A V Devices 61 T o connect a Dolby Digital Decoder ® integrated device Connect the OP TICAL OUT connector to a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device to exper ience Dolby Digital recor ded videos and dynamic sound. T o connect a TV or a V ideo Deck Connect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio/video cables. Switch the input [...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 62 Connecting a Printer 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 printer ❑ Y ou need to install the software supplied with the printer . See the manual that came with your printer for more information. [...]

Connecting a Prin ter 63 ✍ Before you connect the printer , turn off yo ur computer , and disconnect the AC adapter and power cor d from th e AC outlet. Plug the power cord after finishing a ll the connections . T urn on the perip her al devices before tu rning on your comp uter . If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 98, it ma[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 64 Connecting an External Display Y ou can connect an external display to your notebook computer . For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: ❑ Computer display (moni tor) (page 64) ❑ Projector (page 6 5 ) T o connect a computer di splay Y ou can enhance the sound quality of your comp[...]

Connecting an External Display 65 T o con nect a projec tor Using a proj ector connected to your computer can be convenient for pre sentations and slide shows. T o select 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 devices[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 66 Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device Y ou can use the Mini Docking Station to connect your notebook computer to another computer , or to connect other peripherals, such as th e Sony Digital Still Camera. T o use the Mini Docking Station SERIAL connector , switch the SERIAL/ CONTROL A1 switch to SE[...]

Connecting a Desktop Co mputer or Serial Device 67 If your digital video camera recor der includes a Memory Stick™ media slot, you can copy images fr om it to your computer via a Memory Stick card. Copy images to the Memory Stick car d and insert the car d into the optional Memory Stick/PC Car d Adapter . Insert the adapter into the PC card slot [...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 68 Connecting External Speakers Y ou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. T o connect external s peakers ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector . Plug the speaker cable into this connector . ✍ Shut down t h e comput er and all peripher al devices bef o[...]

Connecting an External Micropho ne 69 Connecting an External Microphone Y ou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. T o connect an external mi crophone ❑ Use the to locate the Microphone connec t or . Plug the micr ophone cable into this connector . ✍ Shut down the computer and al l peripheral devices before con[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 70 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 digital pictur es from the i.LINK-compatible digital video camera recor der . ✍ T he Sony di gital video camera recorder (DCR-PC7) [...]

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 71 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 preinstalled in the computer . Ther efore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connect[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 72 Getting Help Sony provides seve ral support options for your Sony computer . When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled softwar e, check these sour ces for answers, in the following sequence: 1 VA I O ® Notebook Read Me First Contains Fr equently Aske d Questions, the most up-to-date [...]

T roubleshooting 73 T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems 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 s tart ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. [...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 74 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 se[...]

T roubleshooting 75 My LCD does not displ ay 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 of the computer is on. ❑ Check that the battery packs ar e inserted pr operly and that they ar e charg ed. ❑ The computer may be in LCD (V ideo) Standby mod[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 76 There is no sound from my external speakers attached to the Mini Docking Station while a musi c CD is playing in the CD-ROM 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 [...]

T roubleshooting 77 My speakers have no sound ❑ If the built-in speakers ar e turned of f, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. Y ou can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial. ❑ 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 th e Jog Dial to control the volume. [...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 78 My modem co nnection is sl ow 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 m s). If you think your modem is not connecti[...]

T roubleshooting 79 I cannot use DV de vices. The messa ge “DV equipm ent seems to be disconne cted 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[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 80 I cannot print 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-di[...]

Using the System an d Application Recovery CDs 81 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe ho w to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. Using the System Recovery CD(s) Y ou can reinstall softwar e titles that shipped with your com puter if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Y ou ma[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 82 T o use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Re covery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as descr ibed in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 14. 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 Lic[...]

Using the System an d Application Recovery CDs 83 6 Press the arr ow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press 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 from the Recovery CD. Using the Application Recovery [...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 84 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 Control Panel. 2 Double-click UI Design Selector . 3 Click <<or>> and select the desir ed design. 4 Click Apply . The “UI Design Selector” w[...]

Placing a Keycap 85 Placing 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 place a keycap Enter Key Shift key and Space key ✍ Do not use force to remove the k e ycaps as this ma y result in a malfun ction. Do [...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 86 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 discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components. Perform the pr ocedures described be[...]

Adding Memory 87 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 Computer User Guide 88 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by r eleasing the four tabs, then gently lean it ove r the display . Be careful not to d e tach 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 Ca[...]

Adding Memory 89 8 Gently r eplace the keyboard, then pr ess 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 memory 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Click the Start button, point to V AIO, and click “Sony No[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 90 About the Software on Y our Computer Y our V AIO notebook is r eady to help you work, play , learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your softwar e titles. For support information, see “For Answers to Y our Software Questi[...]

About the Software on Y our Computer 91 CompuServe ® 2000 CompuServe, Inc. The all new CompuSe rve 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely infor m ation, in-depth r esearch, and professional commun ities backed by state-of-the-art technologies, including high-speed access and powerful e-mail messaging. DVgate?[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 92 Media Bar™ Sony Electronics Media Bar softwar e is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playbac k . Media Bar softwar e handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices. In addition to audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, Me dia Bar softwar e include[...]

About the Software on Y our Computer 93 Microsoft ® Works Suite 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft W orks Suite is an integrated pr ogram for creating spr eadsheets, databases, calendars, and more. The W orks Calendar r eminds you of important dates. MindSpring ® Internet Desktop MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. The MindSpring Inte rnet Desktop of fe[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 94 Quicken ® Basic 99 Intuit, Inc . Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your fi nances. Quicken works just like your checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all your finances, bank accounts, cr edit cards, investments, and loans. Y ou can even pay your bills online. Smart Capture Sony E[...]

About the Software on Y our Computer 95 Smart Write Sony Electronics A word processor that allows you to cr eate documents that incorporate pictures and sound . W ith Smart W rite, you can r ecord your voice right into the page and draw directly onto your documents with a computer “pencil.” Sound Forg e ® XP Sonic Foundry Sound Forge ® XP all[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 96 For Answers to Y our Software Questions Acrobat ® Reader , Adobe PhotoDeluxe ® Business Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online ® (America Online) A T&T WorldNet ® Service (A T&T) CompuServe ® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.) EarthLink Network T otalAccess™ (EarthLink Network, Inc.) websit[...]

For Answers to Y our Software Ques tions 97 eMail inChor us™ (Softlink, Inc.) McAfee VirusScan (Network Associates, Inc.) Mindspring ® Internet Desktop (MindSpring ) Netscape Communicator™ (Netscape Communications Corpora tion) Prodigy Internet™ (Prodi gy Communications Co rporation) Quicke n ® Basic (Intuit Inc.) website http://www .sonk.c[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 98 Windows ® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Wo rd, W o rks, Money , Outlook, I nternet Explorer (Micro soft Corporation) WinFax ® Basic Edition (S ymantec Corporation) Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). website http://www .microsoft .com/sup[...]

Specifications 99 Specifications Model PCG-XG9 Processor 500 MHz* Mobile Pentium ® III Hard Disk Drive 18.1 GB † Standard RAM 128 MB PC 100 SDRAM (T wo 64 MB modules), expandable to 256 MB LCD Screen 13.3” XGA TF T L2 Cache Memory 256 KB (CPU Integrate d ) MPEG MPEG2 Digital V ideo; supports full-screen playback Graphics 128-bit accelerator wi[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 100 Connection Capabilities US B Port S400 i.LINK Micr ophone Headphone Mini-docking station Infrar ed Micr ophone T ype II & III PC Car ds Additional Connection Capabilities With Mini-Docki ng Station (not supplied) Optical digital audio output VGA monitor S400 i.LINK Mouse (PS/2 ® -style)/keyboar d Cont[...]

Specifications 101 * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; o ther factors may affect application performance. † GB means one billion bytes when referrin g to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. ‡ A CD-ROM drive reads data at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost tra[...]

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103 Index A AC adapter 4 , 8 AC power 8 accessing online support 16 adding hardware 48 peripherals 48 adjusting brightness 13 , 29 Alt key 26 Application Recovery CD 83 Applications ke y 26 B battery packs 4 , 9 charging 10 , 47 indicator light s tatus 10 indicator lights 4 , 10 , 28 , 46 inserting 9 inserting into battery bay 9 loading 9 power sta[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 104 phone line 49 power source 8 USB device 71 connectors DC In 8 headphone 6 i.LINK 5 infrared 42 keyboard 4 Line In 5 microphone 6 monitor Printer 55 USB 6 correction keys 26 Ctrl key 26 cursor-movement keys 26 customer assi stance support options 72 D DC In 8 digital stil l camera 42 diskettes ejecting 33 i[...]

105 infra red tr ansmi ssion active distance 43 troubleshooting 43 input devices iv Insert key 26 inserting battery pack 9 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 35 diskettes into drive 33 installing hard drives 38 hardware 48 peripherals 48 interference iv internal speakers See speakers J Jog Dial 18 K keyboard 26 connector 4 L LCD lock lever 13 selecting to displa[...]

VA I O ® Notebook Computer User Guide 106 cable 4 connecting line 49 jack 49 laws governing v power 28 cord 8 indicator light 4 switch 6 , 13 power saving modes 44 System Hibernation 29 , 45 System Idle 30 , 44 System Suspend 45 Video Standby 30 power sources 9 connecting 8 Print Screen key 26 printer connector 55 Printer connector 55 R radio inte[...]

107 W warranty 17 weight saver attaching 46 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 16 Control Panel 43 Explorer 27 Find window 27 Finish button 16 help 27 key 26 key combinations 27 License Agreement 16 registering 16 setup 16 Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 14 taskbar 14 , 75[...]