Sony PCG-XG18, PCG-XG19 manual Vaio Notebook User Guide

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VAIO® Notebook User Guide

3Press Ð to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter to move to the next item.

4Press Î to select Exit, then press Ð to select Get Default Values. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

5Be sure Yes is selected, and press Enter. If No is selected, press Í to select Yes.

6Select Exit (Save Changes), then press Enter. The message “Save Configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

7Be sure Yes is selected, and press Enter. The computer restarts.

When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start

Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non-bootable diskette is in the drive.

If a non-bootable diskette is in the drive, turn off the computer, remove the diskette, and then turn on the computer again. Confirm that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.

If the floppy disk drive is empty, follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS:

1Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

2Turn off the computer and then turn it on again.

3Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

4Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

5Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

6Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.

7Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

8Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts.

If your computer still displays the message “Operating system not found” and Windows does not start, contact Sony Customer Support.

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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 Features WelcomeUnpacking Your Vaio Notebook Vaio Notebook User GuideRecovery CDs ManualsSoftware CDs OtherPage Locating the Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Locating the Controls and Connectors RightBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power To insert the battery packConnecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery 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 ComputerClosing the Front Panel To close the intercooler flapRegistering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerVaio Action Setup Jog Dial ControlVaio Action Setup Launcher mode Guide modeUsing the Jog Dial Control Vaio Action Setup Guide mode Software that does not support the Jog Dial ControlSoftware that supports the Jog Dial Control Action DescriptionInternal Timer Link InterfaceVaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardVaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination FunctionIndicators Indicator FunctionLight Off Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyVaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To Use as an External DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To use as an internal driveTo insert a diskette 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 User Guide To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectLink cables Using Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with another computerApproximately 15 degrees Infrared port Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle modeSystem Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeUsing Power Saving Modes To activate System Suspend modeUsing a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jackConnecting the Mini Docking Station Connecting the Mini Docking StationBack Before connecting the Mini Docking Station Vaio Notebook User Guide Left RightDocking/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 printerConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station To connect a floppy disk driveConnecting 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 Decorder integrated device To connect a TV or a video deckConnecting a Printer to Your Computer Before using the printerTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer Connecting an External Display To connect a computer displayConnecting an External Display To connect a projector To select a displayPress Result 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 DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMy 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 StationMy computer locks up 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 workVaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slow My microphone does not workMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My computer does not shut downMy PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudPower Management Vaio Notebook User Guide Cannot printUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsUsing 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 CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsChanging the Window design of Sony Software Replacing a Keycap To replace a keycapReplacing a Keycap Enter KeyAdding Memory To remove a memory moduleAdding Memory To install a memory module Tabs Adding Memory To view the system memorySpecifications Specifications Model AccessoriesService Limited WarrantyBattery DimensionsWeight TemperatureIndex USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15