Using the Floppy Disk Drive | Sony PCG-838 specs

Using Your Notebook Computer

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive

There are two ways to connect the floppy disk drive to your computer:

❑Externally, by connecting it to the computer’s FDD/Printer connector.

❑Internally, by inserting it into the drive bay.

The computer comes with the DVD-ROM drive in the drive bay. If you want to use both the DVD-ROM and the floppy disk drive at the same time, use the floppy disk drive as an external drive.

If you connect the floppy disk drive externally while your computer is on, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to select Floppy Disk Drive. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” on page 63 for details.

To connect the floppy disk drive externally

Connect the floppy disk drive to the / FDD/Printer connector using the external floppy disk drive cable.

Floppy disk drive (supplied)

to / FDD/Printer

External floppy disk drive cable (supplied)

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Sony PCG-838 manual Using the Floppy Disk Drive, To connect the floppy disk drive externally

Contents

Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide As an Energy Star Regulatory Information Safety InformationOwner’s Record Declaration of Conformity FCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Customizing Your Notebook Computer About the User Guide Welcome Ergonomic Considerations Welcome Page Front Locating the Controls and Connectors Left Using Your Notebook Computer RightBack Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using Battery Power Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning Battery Indicator Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Keys Descriptions Using the Keyboard Using Your Notebook Computer Keys Descriptions Combinations Functions Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Indicators Indicators FunctionsLight Off Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations/ Functions Feature Actions Descriptions Using the Touchpad To connect the floppy disk drive externally Using the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a diskette Turn off the computer To remove the floppy disk drive Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a diskette To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROM Drive Close the tray by pushing it gently To reinsert the DVD-ROM drive Using Your Notebook Computer To play DVD-ROMs To use the remote control in System Suspend mode Using the Headphone with Remote Control Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Remote Control to Play an Audio CD or DVD Using the Hold SwitchToPress To insert a PC card Using PC Cards PC card Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a PC card Using Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with a digital still cameraTo use infrared communication with another computer Infrared port Degrees Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesSystem Suspend Mode System Hibernation Mode Using Your Notebook Computer To return to normal mode To insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery Pack To remove the second battery pack Using the Weight Saver To attach the Weight SaverTo remove the Weight Saver Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Docking Station Docking station port Power indicator light turns green Label side facing down Battery pack Eject button Battery pack To remove the drive Page Page To connect a printer Connecting a Printer To connect a computer display Connecting an External Display To to To Monitor Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projector To select a displayPress Result To connect an external mouse or keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect external speakers Connecting External Speakers To connect an external microphone Connecting an External Microphone To connect a digital still camera Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Customizing Your Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Tab Descriptions Customizing Your Notebook Computer Changing Devices in the Drive Bay Using the Drive Bay Tab Controlling Power Management Power Management ProfilesIcon Description Customizing Your Notebook Computer Icon Description Power Management Commands Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Icon Description To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbarPage Displaying Battery Information Activating BatteryScopeTo activate BatteryScope Battery Icon Descriptions Displaying Detailed Battery InformationBattery icon Battery status To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system Selecting the Display Mode Select the type of external display Monitor Settings Using a CRT or Projector Display Specifications LCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colorsExternal Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Selecting dual display mode Using the Dual Display Function Setting the colors and resolution for each display Releasing the dual display settingCustomizing the virtual desktop Getting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Getting HelpMy computer does not start My LCD does not display anything My computer locks up Video image on my screen is too darkMy software program locks up or crashes My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot play a DVD-ROM My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disketteMy speakers have no sound When I press Fn+F3, I see the message Sound Disabled My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My mouse does not work My microphone does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My computer does not shut down Getting Help My PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudCannot print Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Getting Help To use the System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs On Handling the LCD Screen On the Power Source On Handling On Installation On Upgrading the System On Moisture Condensation On Using Batteries On Cleaning CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMsVaio Notebook Computer User Guide On Handling Diskettes On Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Maintenance On Using the Headphone Adding Memory To install a memory module Turn counter Clockwise turn counter- clockwise Panel screw To remove a memory module Limited Warranty Statement 100 101 Limited Warranty Statement 102 103 Battery Limited Warranty 104 Index 106 Index 108 Online help 79 support 110 111