Sony PCG-FX140K, PCG-FX150K, PCG-FX170, PCG-FX120K, PCG-FX190K manual Vaio Notebook User Guide

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VAIO Notebook User Guide

For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.

For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 4x speed, as DirectCD™ and Easy CD Creator™ are preset to that speed. Your notebook does not support 1x writing speed. If you use CD-RW or CD-R writing software other than DirectCD™, use PowerPanel to select the DVD Profile.

When using Easy Creator™ Standard, be sure to close and exit all other applications.

If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft® Office applications, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, turn off the FindFast application.

Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using DirectCD™ to write data, or while using Easy CD Creator™.

Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors.

Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.

Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc.

Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.

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Contents Vaio Notebook User Guide Vaio Notebook User Guide Safety Information Owner’s RecordVaio Notebook User Guide Regulatory Information FCC PartTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaDisposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Contents Troubleshooting 115 Specifications 127 Customizing Your Vaio NotebookFeatures WelcomeUnpacking Your Notebook ManualsRecovery CDs Software CDsOther Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic PositionErgonomic Considerations Cleaning Your Notebook Handling Your NotebookHandling the LCD Screen Ergonomic Considerations Vaio Notebook User Guide Setting Up Your Vaio Notebook Locating Controls and ConnectorsBattery 1 and 2 indicators FrontVaio Notebook User Guide Connector LeftLink IEEE1394 S400 Right PPK buttons Power button Multipurpose bayBack Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting the AC adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery packTo charge the battery pack Inserting battery packThere are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicator lightsBattery Indicator Description Left side of the computerTo remove the battery pack Removing the battery packVaio Notebook User Guide Starting Your Computer Opening the computerShutting Down Your Computer If you are unable to shut down your computerUsing Your Vaio Notebook Using the KeyboardKey Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination FunctionIndicators Indicator Combinations FeatureCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key LightCombinations FeatureFunction Using the Touchpad TouchpadAction Description Using the Touchpad Using the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a disketteTo remove a diskette To remove the floppy disk drive To reinsert the floppy disk driveInserting the floppy disk drive Using the Optical Drive To insert a discEjecting the tray Inserting an optical disc Playing a DVD Manual eject holeFor Models with TV Out Only Media Formatting Time Capacity After Formatting Vaio Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards To insert a PC cardPC card release button To remove a PC card PC card slot protectorInserting a PC card Using PC Cards Using a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packSecond battery in multipurpose bay To charge the second battery pack Using weight saver for second battery coverCharging the second battery To remove the second battery pack Multipurpose bay release leversUsing the Weight Saver To attach the weight saverInserting the weight saver To remove the Weight Saver Using Smart Connect Connecting with an i.LINK cableWindows Me WindowsPower Saving Modes Normal ModeStandby Mode To activate Standby modeHibernate Mode To activate Hibernate modeConnecting a Phone Line Connecting phone cableConnecting to the Local Area Network LAN Setting Up Your Ethernet ConnectionConnecting to LAN Windows Me modelsWindows 2000 models Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicatorPort replicator Port replicator connector Attaching computer to port replicatorConnecting AC adapter to port replicator Power indicator lightPort replicator connector cover Disengaging computer from port replicatorConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect an external mouse or keyboardConnecting a Printer To connect a printerConnecting an External Display Connecting an external computer displayTo connect a computer display To connect a multimedia computer displayConnecting a projector To connect a projectorTo select a display Press Result Connecting a TV Display For Models with TV Out Only To Connect a TVVaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting USB device to USB connectorTo connect a USB device Connecting an i.LINK* Device To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting an i.LINK Device Connecting External Speakers Connecting speakers to the headphone connectorTo connect external speakers Connecting an External Microphone Connecting microphone to microphone connectorTo connect an external microphone Vaio Notebook User Guide Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screenSony Notebook Setup Screen Customizing Your Vaio NotebookSony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab DescriptionControlling Power Management Viewing the Power Management status iconsTo activate the Power Management Toolbar Power Management Profiles To customize power management settingsMaximum Battery Life Disable Power ManagementIcon Description AC Power GamesPresentation CameraPower Management Commands Conserving Battery PowerIcon Description Standby HibernateDisplaying Battery Information Battery Icon DescriptionsTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Battery icon Battery statusDisplaying Detailed Battery Information Battery Information WindowSelecting the Display Mode Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties ScreenChanging the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window designSelecting the Display Mode Vaio Notebook User Guide Adding Memory Before you startTypical expansion memory configuration For Models with 64 MB MemoryFor Models with 128 MB Memory To remove a memory moduleRemoving the memory module cover Removing memory moduleTo install a memory module Installing memory moduleTo view the amount of memory About the Software on Your Notebook OverviewAdobe Premiere LE EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me only Netscape Communicator 100MovieShaker Importing Images and Sound Clips101 Main Window102 Create a Movie using Shaker 103Shaker Tray Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie104 Working PanelPictureGear Managing Your PicturesCreating a Photo Album 105Using Panorama Maker Making Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg106 Software Support Information 107108 Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs Sony Service Center109 Using Your Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs 110Using the System Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 111Using the Driver Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs112 To repair software applications using Vaio Support Agent 113114 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting your notebookMy notebook does not start 115My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly 116My notebook stops responding or does not shut down 117Power Management setting is not responding 118Troubleshooting the LCD screen Want to change the video resolution of my displaySound of my notebook’s fan is too loud My LCD screen is blankTroubleshooting the mouse and touchpad Pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or MouseMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not work properlyTroubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices My floppy disk drive can not write to a disketteMy optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly 121Troubleshooting software My optical drive tray does not openMy PC card is not working My software program stops responding or crashesTroubleshooting the modem Can not use the DVgate softwareMy modem does not work My modem connection is slowTroubleshooting audio My speakers have no soundMy microphone does not work 124Troubleshooting the printer Cannot print125 126 Specifications 127128 CD-RW/DVD-ROMDimensions 129130 Index 131132 Battery 27, 35 133134 135 136
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