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Sony PCG-8491 manual Using the Floppy Disk Drive, To Use as an External Drive

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	Using the Floppy Disk Drive

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

Using the Floppy Disk Drive

You can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an internal drive in the multi-purpose bay.

You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting the floppy disk drive. You can also connect the floppy disk drive while in power saving mode.

To Use as an External Drive

Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer using a floppy disk drive cable (supplied) with the VAIO logo facing up.

Floppy disk drive (supplied)

Align the mark when connecting

Floppy disk drive connecting cable SELV according to EN 60950 (supplied)

To docking/FDD connector

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Sony PCG-8491 manual Using the Floppy Disk Drive, To Use as an External Drive, Using Your Notebook Computer

Contents

PCG-X29 Sony Notebook Computer User GuideSony Notebook Computer User Guide Notice to UsersPCG-8491 Safety InformationSony Notebook Computer User Guide Owner’s RecordSony Notebook Computer User Guide Regulatory InformationWARNINGS General Sony Notebook Computer User GuideCD-ROM/DVD-ROM DVD-ROM for models equipped with a DVD-ROM driveDisposal of Lithium ion batteries DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYSony Notebook Computer User Guide Welcome WelcomeAbout the User Guides About the User GuidesPrinted Documentation On-line DocumentationAbout the User Guides BatteryScope, etcWelcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerWelcome Sony Notebook Computer User GuideWelcome Ergonomic ConsiderationsErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwardsWelcome Using Your Notebook Computer Using Your Notebook ComputerLocating the Controls and Connectors Locating the Controls and ConnectorsUsing Your Notebook Computer FrontLocating the Controls and Connectors Power indicatorUsing Your Notebook Computer RightLocating the Controls and Connectors 1 Power buttonUsing Your Notebook Computer BackLocating the Controls and Connectors connectorUsing Your Notebook Computer BottomLocating the Controls and Connectors Computer User GuideConnecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Battery PowerConnecting a Power Source 1 Open the cover of the battery bay1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook ComputerBattery Indicator Battery Indicator Light StatusConnecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook ComputerFor some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter system hibernation mode when battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as system suspend or system hibernation Sony Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook Computer1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack 3 Close the cover of the battery bayUsing Your Notebook Computer Starting Your ComputerStarting Your Computer Using Your Notebook Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Using Your Notebook Computer Closing the Front PanelClosing the Front Panel Using Your Notebook Computer Registering Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardUsing Your Notebook Computer Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Keyboard Using Your Notebook ComputerGuide KeysUsing Your Notebook Computer Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyUsing the Keyboard Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer IndicatorsUsing the Keyboard Data is read from or written to theUsing Your Notebook Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing the Keyboard FeatureUsing the Keyboard Using Your Notebook ComputerCombinations Feature Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog DialUsing the Jog Dial Using Your Notebook Computer To Use the Jog DialUsing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it. ToUsing Your Notebook Computer Setup the Jog Dial settingsUsing the Jog Dial 1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item, then press the Jog DialTo cancel the sound effect, remove the check in Spin and Push Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Jog Dial Software that do not support the Jog Dial Software that support the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the TouchpadUsing the Touchpad Press the left button twice Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Touchpad Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo Use as an External Drive Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer To use as an internal driveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Hold the diskette with the label side facing upUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Using Your Notebook ComputerEject button LED indicator Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer To remove the Floppy Disk driveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive When the computer is off, skip steps 1 andUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using Your Notebook ComputerWhen you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disc Sony Notebook Computer User GuideTo insert the DVD-ROM drive To remove the DVD-ROM driveUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing PC Cards Using PC CardsUsing Your Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUse the lower slot for PC type III cards Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC Cards Using PC Cards Using Your Notebook Computerpower management modes recognized. Reboot your1 Close any applications that are using the PC card Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC Cards Using Your Notebook Computer Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect MonitorUsing Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle ModeSystem Hibernation Mode System Suspend ModeUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving ModesUsing Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery PackUsing a Second Battery Pack Using a Second Battery Pack Using Your Notebook ComputerTo charge the second battery pack Multi-purpose bay Weight Saver2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing a Second Battery Pack Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Weight SaverUsing the Weight Saver Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devicesPC card modem Connecting to a phone linePC card modem Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devices Choosing an optional PC Card ModemPC card modem Phone line jackConnecting peripheral devices Docking stationAll connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 PC card modemLeft Before connecting the dockingstation Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devices To connect the docking station to your computerPlease make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Docking/FDD connectorConnecting peripheral devices To remove the docking station from your computerPC card modem 5 Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicksDo not remove the docking station when the IN USE indicator lits Connecting peripheral devicesPC card modem Sony Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting peripheral devices External Mouse or KeyboardExternal Mouse or Keyboard Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DriveTo connect a floppy disk drive To use the floppy disk drive standProjections Holes Connecting peripheral devicesFloppy Disk Drive Printer Before using the printerPrinter To connect a printer2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Apply, and then click OK Connecting peripheral devicesPrinter Connecting peripheral devices External DisplayExternal Display To connect a multimedia computer display Connecting peripheral devicesExternal Display Connecting a projector Connecting peripheral devicesRGB signal cable External DisplayExternal Display Connecting peripheral devicesTo select a display PressTo use diskettes with the Digital Mavica Using Memory SticksTo use diskettes with the Digital Mavica Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devices Memory SticksMemory Sticks Connecting peripheral devices Digital Video Camera RecorderDigital Video Camera Recorder AV Devices AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player Connecting peripheral devicesSERIAL/CONTROL A1 II switch Docking Station connected to the computer Connecting peripheral devicesAV Devices Sony Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting peripheral devices To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifierAV Devices Computer User GuideConnecting peripheral devices To connect a TV or a Video DeckPower cord AV DevicesConnecting peripheral devices External SpeakersExternal Speakers Connecting peripheral devices External MicrophoneExternal Microphone Universal Serial Bus USB Device Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo connect a USB device Connecting peripheral devicesGetting Help Getting HelpAbout Sony’s Support Options About Sony’s Support OptionsThe online help files that accompany your pre-installed software contain instructions on using the software Other sources of informationGetting Help About Sony’s Support OptionsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTable of troubleshooting methods About the computer and software1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer TroubleshootingGetting Help Getting Help Troubleshooting1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu starts 2 Set the date month/day/year Getting Help TroubleshootingIf you still have problems, please call VAIO-Link Getting Help TroubleshootingMy software program “locks up” or crashes My mouse doesn’t workAbout the display About Digital Video Captures and DVgateTroubleshooting Getting HelpTroubleshooting About DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and diskettesGetting Help Make sure the computer is turned onTroubleshooting About sound1 Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player Getting HelpTroubleshooting About the modemCheck the volume controls in Windows Getting HelpN.B., you are strongly advised to always use the same PC Card slot TroubleshootingGetting Help 2 Open My Computer 3 Open the Control Panel 4 Open Modems TroubleshootingGetting Help Troubleshooting About peripheralsGetting Help Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of WindowsNotes on Use Notes on UseAdding Memory Adding MemoryNotes on Use PrecautionsAdding Memory Handle the Memory Module gentlyDo not place the memory module in places subject to Notes on UseAdding Memory 1 Follow the steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module To remove a memory moduleNotes on Use Adding MemoryNotes on Use To install a memory moduleAdding Memory Adding Memory Notes on UseSony Notebook Computer User Guide TabsAdding Memory Notes on UseSony Notebook Computer User Guide 1 Slide the memory module into the slotAdding Memory To view the amount of memoryNotes on Use Placing a Keycap Placing a KeycapTo place a keycap keycaps when placing themNotes on Use Other precautionsOther precautions On handling the display filter Other precautionsNotes on Use On Handling the display filter and the LCD Screen Other precautionsNotes on Use Other precautions On the Power SourceNotes on Use Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 HzOn Installation Other precautionsNotes on Use On HandlingDo not use cut or damaged connection cables Other precautionsNotes on Use Notes on Use Other precautionsKeep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Notes on Use Other precautionsYou do not need to discharge the battery before recharging Specifications SpecificationsSony Notebook 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