Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 manual Registering Your Computer

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Registering Your Computer

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Registering Your Computer

You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony.

Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

Extended Limited Warranty – Protect your investment. Extend your Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your computer.

Express service – Provides a fast and direct return of your VAIO® notebook to Sony for service of your computer.

If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use your notebook’s online registration service.

You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 48.

1Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.

2Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Press the Tab key to move from box to box.

3Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

4Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form.

The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.

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Contents Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index Xii Welcome FeaturesVaio Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Vaio NotebookManuals Recovery CDsSoftware CDs OtherPage Front Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLeft Back Locating the Controls and ConnectorsRight Bottom Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Meaning Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerTo close the intercooler flap Closing the Front PanelRegistering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerJog Dial Control Vaio Action SetupGuide mode Vaio Action Setup Launcher modeUsing the Jog Dial Control Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control Vaio Action Setup Guide modeSoftware that supports the Jog Dial Control Action DescriptionVaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Internal TimerLink Interface Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardVaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyLight Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations FeatureVaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadTo Use as an External Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo use as an internal drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To remove a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing the DVD-ROM Drive To play DVDs Close the tray by pushing it gentlyTo insert the DVD drive To remove the DVD-ROM driveTo insert a PC card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Link cables Using Smart ConnectUsing Smart Connect To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesApproximately 15 degrees Infrared port Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle modeSystem Hibernation Mode System Suspend ModeUsing Power Saving Modes To activate System Suspend modeTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackTo remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone LineBack Connecting the Mini Docking StationConnecting the Mini Docking Station Vaio Notebook User Guide Left Right Before connecting the Mini Docking StationDocking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab To connect a printer Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking StationConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect a floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking StationTo connect an MD deck or a CD player Connecting AV DevicesConnecting AV Devices To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a TV or a video deck To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated deviceTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerBefore using the printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer To connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayPress Result Connecting an External Display To connect a projectorTo select a display To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand My computer does not start TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Vaio Notebook User Guide Can’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingMy computer locks up My software program locks up or crashesMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Cannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROMPointer does not move My modem does not work Troubleshooting My speakers have no soundMy microphone does not work Vaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slowMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not workMy computer does not shut down My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudVaio Notebook User Guide Cannot print Power ManagementUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsUsing the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsChanging the Window design of Sony Software To replace a keycap Replacing a KeycapReplacing a Keycap Enter KeyTo remove a memory module Adding MemoryAdding Memory To install a memory module Tabs To view the system memory Adding MemorySpecifications Accessories Specifications ModelService Limited WarrantyDimensions BatteryWeight TemperatureIndex USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15