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Sony PCG-8491 To connect a TV or a Video Deck, Connecting peripheral devices, AV Devices, To AC

Models: PCG-8491

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Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

To connect a TV or a Video Deck

Connect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio/video cables. Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. You also need to set up the TV configuration system.

To i headphone

	To AC
To Video Input	Power cord
	To Audio Input

To S VIDEO

To VIDEO

Video cable

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Audio cable

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Sony PCG-8491 To connect a TV or a Video Deck, Connecting peripheral devices, AV Devices, To Video Input, To Audio Input

Contents

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-X29Notice to Users Sony Notebook Computer User GuideSony Notebook Computer User Guide Safety InformationPCG-8491 Owner’s RecordRegulatory Information Sony Notebook Computer User GuideCD-ROM/DVD-ROM Sony Notebook Computer User GuideWARNINGS General DVD-ROM for models equipped with a DVD-ROM driveSony Notebook Computer User Guide DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYDisposal of Lithium ion batteries Welcome WelcomePrinted Documentation About the User GuidesAbout the User Guides On-line DocumentationWelcome BatteryScope, etcAbout the User Guides Welcome Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerUnpacking Your Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Computer User GuideErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic ConsiderationsWelcome Welcome 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 backwardsErgonomic Considerations Locating the Controls and Connectors Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLocating the Controls and Connectors FrontUsing Your Notebook Computer Power indicatorLocating the Controls and Connectors RightUsing Your Notebook Computer 1 Power buttonLocating the Controls and Connectors BackUsing Your Notebook Computer connectorLocating the Controls and Connectors BottomUsing Your Notebook Computer Computer User GuideUsing the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source Using Battery PowerUsing Your Notebook Computer 1 Open the cover of the battery bayConnecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook Computer1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack Battery Indicator Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source Battery Indicator Light StatusFor 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 Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source Sony Notebook Computer User Guide1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source 3 Close the cover of the battery bayStarting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Closing the Front Panel Closing the Front PanelUsing Your Notebook Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Your Notebook Computer Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Notebook Computer User GuideGuide Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Keyboard KeysUsing the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyUsing Your Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Keyboard IndicatorsUsing Your Notebook Computer Data is read from or written to theUsing the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing Your Notebook Computer FeatureCombinations Feature Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Keyboard Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Jog Dial Using the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog Dial To Use the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it. ToUsing the Jog Dial Setup the Jog Dial settingsUsing Your Notebook Computer 1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item, then press the Jog DialUsing the Jog Dial Using Your Notebook ComputerTo cancel the sound effect, remove the check in Spin and Push Using Your Notebook Computer Software that support the Jog DialSoftware that do not support the Jog Dial Using the Jog DialUsing the Touchpad Using the TouchpadUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Touchpad Using Your Notebook ComputerPress the left button twice To Use as an External Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To use as an internal driveUsing Your Notebook Computer Hold the diskette with the label side facing upEject button LED indicator Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To remove the Floppy Disk driveUsing Your Notebook Computer When the computer is off, skip steps 1 andUsing the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing Your Notebook Computer When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disc Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the DVD-ROM Drive Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer To remove the DVD-ROM driveTo insert the DVD-ROM drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing Your Notebook Computer Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing PC Cards Using Your Notebook ComputerUse the lower slot for PC type III cards power management modes Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC Cards recognized. Reboot yourUsing PC Cards Using Your Notebook Computer1 Close any applications that are using the PC card Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect MonitorUsing Your Notebook Computer Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesUsing Power Saving Modes System Idle ModeUsing Your Notebook Computer System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Using Power Saving ModesUsing a Second Battery Pack Using a Second Battery PackUsing Your Notebook Computer To charge the second battery pack Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing a Second Battery Pack Multi-purpose bay Weight SaverUsing a Second Battery Pack Using Your Notebook Computer2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack Using the Weight Saver Using the Weight SaverUsing Your Notebook Computer Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devicesPC card modem Connecting to a phone linePC card modem Connecting peripheral devicesPC card modem Choosing an optional PC Card ModemConnecting peripheral devices Phone line jackAll connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 Docking stationConnecting peripheral devices PC card modemstation Before connecting the dockingLeft Connecting peripheral devicesPlease make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible To connect the docking station to your computerConnecting peripheral devices Docking/FDD connectorPC card modem To remove the docking station from your computerConnecting peripheral devices 5 Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicksPC card modem Connecting peripheral devicesDo not remove the docking station when the IN USE indicator lits Sony Notebook Computer User GuideExternal Mouse or Keyboard External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting peripheral devices To connect a floppy disk drive Floppy Disk DriveFloppy Disk Drive To use the floppy disk drive standFloppy Disk Drive Connecting peripheral devicesProjections Holes Printer Before using the printerPrinter To connect a printerPrinter Connecting peripheral devices2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Apply, and then click OK External Display External DisplayConnecting peripheral devices External Display Connecting peripheral devicesTo connect a multimedia computer display RGB signal cable Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting a projector External DisplayTo select a display Connecting peripheral devicesExternal Display PressTo use diskettes with the Digital Mavica Using Memory SticksTo use diskettes with the Digital Mavica Connecting peripheral devicesMemory Sticks Memory SticksConnecting peripheral devices Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital Video Camera RecorderConnecting peripheral devices To connect an MD deck or a CD player AV DevicesAV Devices Connecting peripheral devicesAV Devices Connecting peripheral devicesSERIAL/CONTROL A1 II switch Docking Station connected to the computer Sony Notebook Computer User GuideAV Devices To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifierConnecting peripheral devices Computer User GuidePower cord To connect a TV or a Video DeckConnecting peripheral devices AV DevicesExternal Speakers External SpeakersConnecting peripheral devices External Microphone External MicrophoneConnecting peripheral devices To connect a USB device Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceUniversal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting peripheral devicesAbout Sony’s Support Options Getting HelpGetting Help About Sony’s Support OptionsGetting Help Other sources of informationThe online help files that accompany your pre-installed software contain instructions on using the software About Sony’s Support OptionsTable of troubleshooting methods TroubleshootingTroubleshooting About the computer and softwareGetting Help Troubleshooting1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu starts 2 Set the date month/day/year TroubleshootingGetting Help If you still have problems, please call VAIO-Link TroubleshootingGetting Help My software program “locks up” or crashes TroubleshootingGetting Help My mouse doesn’t workTroubleshooting About Digital Video Captures and DVgateAbout the display Getting HelpGetting Help About DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and diskettesTroubleshooting Make sure the computer is turned on1 Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player About soundTroubleshooting Getting HelpCheck the volume controls in Windows About the modemTroubleshooting Getting HelpGetting Help TroubleshootingN.B., you are strongly advised to always use the same PC Card slot Getting Help Troubleshooting2 Open My Computer 3 Open the Control Panel 4 Open Modems Getting Help About peripheralsTroubleshooting Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of WindowsAdding Memory Notes on UseNotes on Use Adding MemoryAdding Memory PrecautionsNotes on Use Handle the Memory Module gentlyAdding Memory Notes on UseDo not place the memory module in places subject to Notes on Use To remove a memory module1 Follow the steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module Adding MemoryAdding Memory To install a memory moduleNotes on Use Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Notes on UseAdding Memory TabsSony Notebook Computer User Guide Notes on UseAdding Memory 1 Slide the memory module into the slotNotes on Use To view the amount of memoryAdding Memory To place a keycap Placing a KeycapPlacing a Keycap keycaps when placing themOther precautions Other precautionsNotes on Use Notes on Use Other precautionsOn handling the display filter Notes on Use Other precautionsOn Handling the display filter and the LCD Screen Notes on Use On the Power SourceOther precautions Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 HzNotes on Use Other precautionsOn Installation On HandlingNotes on Use Other precautionsDo not use cut or damaged connection cables Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Other precautionsNotes on Use You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging Other precautionsNotes on Use Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 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To connect a TV or a Video Deck

To i headphone

To Video Input

To Audio Input

To S VIDEO

Video cable