Sony PCG-XG9 manual Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device, To connect a desktop computer

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VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide

Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device

You can use the Mini Docking Station to connect your notebook computer to another computer, or to connect other peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera.

To use the Mini Docking Station SERIAL connector, switch the SERIAL/ CONTROL A1 switch to SERIAL.

To connect a desktop computer

❑Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug a null-modem cable (not supplied) into this port on the Mini Docking Station and into the serial port on the desktop computer.

To I/O

to Serial

to your computer

Null-modem cable (not supplied)

 

To connect a digital still camera

❑Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug the connecting cable into this port on the Mini Docking Station and into the Digital I/O connector on the digital still camera.

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Contents Page Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Safety Information Regulatory InformationOwner’s Record FCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Page Contents Using Infrared Communication Devices Vaio Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device ContentsXii Features WelcomeUnpacking Your Vaio Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the boxSoftware CDs Recovery CDsManuals OtherUsing Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and ConnectorsFront Locating the Controls and Connectors LeftRight BackBottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterUsing Battery Power Connecting a Power SourceTo insert the battery pack Battery Indicator Meaning Battery Indicator Light Status MeaningConnecting a Power Source Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Closing the Front Panel Closing the Front PanelTo close the intercooler flap Registering Windows 98 Second Edition Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing the Jog Dial Launcher modeUsing the Jog Dial Guide mode To change/close the Jog Dial window display modeTo Use the Jog Dial Software that supports the Jog DialInformation on Using the Jog Dial Action DescriptionName Description Using the Preinstalled Sony Software Software DescriptionUsing the Jog Dial Allocating Other Functions to the Jog DialIconDescription Deleting Software from the Allocation List Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide IconDescriptionUsing the Keyboard Using the KeyboardVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination FunctionIndicators Indicator FunctionLight Off Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeySome functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To Use as an External DriveTo insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo use as an internal drive To remove a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveTo insert a disc Close the tray by pushing it gently To play DVDsTo remove the DVD-ROM drive To insert the DVD driveUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardUsing PC Cards Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectLink cables Using Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with another computerUsing Infrared Communication Devices System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode To activate System Idle modeUsing Power Saving Modes System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Suspend modeUsing a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo remove the second battery pack Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Mini Docking Station BackConnecting the Mini Docking Station Before connecting the Mini Docking StationLeft Right Docking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab Connecting a Printer Connecting a PrinterTo connect a printer Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveTo connect a floppy disk drive To use the floppy disk drive stand Connecting AV Devices Connecting AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device To connect a TV or a Video DeckBefore using the printer To connect a printerConnecting a Printer Connecting an External Display To connect a computer displayConnecting an External Display To connect a projector To select a displayPress Result Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device To connect a desktop computerTo connect a digital still camera Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device Connecting External Speakers To connect external speakersConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceGetting Help Read Me FirstTroubleshooting TroubleshootingMy computer does not start Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide My computer locks up Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingCan’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station My software program locks up or crashesCannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Pointer does not moveMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound My modem does not workMy microphone does not work My mouse does not workMy touchpad does not work My PC card is not working My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy computer does not shut down Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudPower Management Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot printUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsChanging the Window design of Sony Software Placing a Keycap Placing a KeycapTo place a keycap Enter KeyAdding Memory To remove a memory moduleAdding Memory To install a memory module Tabs Adding Memory To view the system memoryAbout the Software on Your Computer Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business EditionCompuServe About the Software on Your ComputerMedia Bar Microsoft Works Suite Quicken Basic About Your Recovery CDs Smart WriteFor Answers to Your Software Questions AT&T WorldNet Service AT&TEarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network, Inc America Online America OnlineNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation McAfee VirusScan Network Associates, IncMindspring Internet Desktop MindSpring Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications CorporationSony Service Center WinFax Basic Edition Symantec CorporationSpecifications Limited Warranty Supplied AccessoriesService Power RequirementsTemperature DimensionsWeight Storage Temperature102 Index 104 105 106 107
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The Sony PCG-XG9 is a noteworthy entry in the realm of portable computing, particularly renowned for its blend of performance, design, and innovative technology. Released in the early 2000s, this subnotebook was aimed at users needing mobility without sacrificing functionality, truly encapsulating Sony's commitment to quality and user experience.

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Connectivity options on the PCG-XG9 are noteworthy for its time, including USB ports and a built-in modem. Users could easily connect to external devices and networks, ensuring efficient communication and data transfer. The inclusion of a CD-ROM drive also offered ample opportunities for software installation and media playback.

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Overall, the Sony PCG-XG9 exemplifies early 2000s innovation with its combination of performance, portability, and user-friendly features. Its legacy endures as a testament to Sony's vision of bridging technology and design, paving the way for future advancements in portable computing.
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