Sony
PCG-XG18, PCG-XG19
manual
Troubleshooting
Specs
Internal Timer
Indicators
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Warranty
Dimension
Vaio Action Setup
Docking/FDD connector
Using Battery Power
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Contents
Vaio Notebook User Guide
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Safety Information
FCC Part
Disposal of Lithium ION Battery
Industry Canada Notice
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Contents
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Index
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Features
Welcome
Unpacking Your Vaio Notebook
Vaio Notebook User Guide
Recovery CDs
Manuals
Software CDs
Other
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
Left
Right
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Back
Bottom
Using the AC Adapter
Connecting a Power Source
Connecting a Power Source
Using Battery Power
To insert the battery pack
Battery Indicator Meaning
Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack
Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning
Vaio Notebook User Guide
Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack
Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
Closing the Front Panel
To close the intercooler flap
Registering Your Computer
Registering Your Computer
Vaio Action Setup
Jog Dial Control
Vaio Action Setup Launcher mode
Guide mode
Using the Jog Dial Control
Vaio Action Setup Guide mode
Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control
Software that supports the Jog Dial Control
Action Description
Link Interface
Internal Timer
Vaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box
Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Vaio Notebook User Guide Key Description
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key
Combination Function
Indicator Function
Indicators
Light Off
Combinations Feature
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Vaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature
Using the Touchpad
Using the Touchpad
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To Use as an External Drive
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To use as an internal drive
To insert a diskette
To remove a diskette
To remove the floppy disk drive
Using the DVD-ROM Drive
Using the DVD-ROM Drive
To insert a disc
Close the tray by pushing it gently
To play DVDs
To remove the DVD-ROM drive
To insert the DVD drive
Using PC Cards
To insert a PC card
Using PC Cards
Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card
Using Smart Connect
Using Smart Connect
Link cables
Using Infrared Communication Devices
To use infrared communication with another computer
Approximately 15 degrees Infrared port
Using Power Saving Modes
Normal Mode
System Idle Mode
To activate System Idle mode
System Suspend Mode
System Hibernation Mode
Using Power Saving Modes
To activate System Suspend mode
Using a Second Battery Pack
To insert a second battery pack
To remove the second battery pack
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Phone Line
Plug the other end into the wall jack
Connecting the Mini Docking Station
Connecting the Mini Docking Station
Back
Before connecting the Mini Docking Station
Vaio Notebook User Guide Left Right
Docking/FDD connector
To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer
Release the left tab
Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station
To connect a printer
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station
To connect a floppy disk drive
Connecting AV Devices
Connecting AV Devices
To connect an MD deck or a CD player
To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier
To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device
To connect a TV or a video deck
Before using the printer
Connecting a Printer to Your Computer
To connect a printer
Connecting a Printer to Your Computer
Connecting an External Display
To connect a computer display
To select a display
Connecting an External Display To connect a projector
Press Result
Connecting External Speakers
To connect external speakers
Connecting an External Microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect an external microphone
Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
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Getting Help
Sony Fax-on-Demand
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
My computer does not start
Vaio Notebook User Guide
Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anything
Can’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station
My computer locks up
My software program locks up or crashes
Pointer does not move
Cannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette
Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound
My modem does not work
Vaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slow
My microphone does not work
My mouse does not work
My touchpad does not work
My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click
My computer does not shut down
My PC card is not working
Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud
Power Management
Vaio Notebook User Guide Cannot print
Using the System Recovery CDs
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDs
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
Using the Application Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
Changing the Window design of Sony Software
Replacing a Keycap
To replace a keycap
Replacing a Keycap
Enter Key
Adding Memory
To remove a memory module
Adding Memory To install a memory module
Tabs
Adding Memory
To view the system memory
Specifications
Specifications Model
Accessories
Service
Limited Warranty
Battery
Dimensions
Weight
Temperature
Index
USB
LCD
Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window
Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15
Related pages
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metric bolt size table
for maintenance?
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