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Sony PCG-C1MGP Welcome, Windows, Portability, Communications, Multimedia features, Interconnectivity –, Exceptional performance, Excellent customer support

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Sony Notebook User Guide

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Here are just some of the features your VAIO notebook has to offer.

	Exceptional performance - Your PC includes a fast processor.
	Portability - The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power.
	Sony audio and video quality - A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today’s
	advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.
	Multimedia features – Enjoy audio and video CDs with the built-in speakers.
	Interconnectivity – Your computer has Memory Stick™ and i.LINK™ functionalities. Memory Stick is
	Sony’s universal storage medium. i.LINK™ is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data.
	Windows® - Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.
	Communications - Access popular online services, send and receive e-mails, browse the Internet...
	Excellent customer support - If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, please check
	the VAIO-Link web site for a possible solution:
	http://www.vaio-link.com
	Before contacting VAIO-Link, you may try to solve the problem by reading the User Guide or the manuals
	and help files for the peripherals or software.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice ENERGY STAR® Safety information Owner's record Warnings Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation About the Software Customizing your notebook Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs Online Help Your notebook and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Placement of an external display Using your notebook Right Left Front Bottom Connecting a power source Using the AC adapter Using the battery pack Page Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1 Turn off the computer Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Registering your notebook Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the Windows® key Indicators Combinations and functions with the Fn key Using the pointing device Replacing the pointing device cover Using the Jog Dial™ Launcher mode or Guide mode The Jog Dial™ window is in Launcher mode until you start an application or the Jog Dial™ window becomes active. When an arrow appears next to an item in the Jog Dial™ window, you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial™ Software supporting the Jog Dial™ Software not supporting Jog Dial™ Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ Page Compatible devices Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Using the modem Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a port replicator Attaching your computer to the port replicator Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display AC outlet Connecting a TV Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a USB mouse Using a USB floppy disk drive Inserting a diskette To insert a diskette, proceed as follows: Hold the diskette (1) with the label side facing up Gently push the diskette into the drive (2) until it clicks into place Removing a diskette Connecting a CD-ROMdrive Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the USB connector To connect a printer using the USB connector, proceed as follows: computer and printer symbol on your Connecting a Bluetooth™ device to your notebook Bluetooth™ security Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO notebooks Connecting an optional external i.LINK™ drive DVD-ROM CD-RW CD-R Connecting to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Online user guides on your computer's hard drive Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software <F2 Exit Get Default Values <Enter Load default configuration now <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete Windows Task Manager Click Shut Down and then Turn Off <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete Task Manager About the Bluetooth™ technology Master Setup Bluetooth Setup Properties Slave Bluetooth™ About the display About CD-ROMsand diskettes About the MOTION EYE camera About sound Yamaha AC-XG Control Panel Echo Enable About peripherals About USB devices About digital video captures and DVgate About i.LINK™ devices Precautions Adding and removing memory Removing a memory module Page Adding a memory module Page Viewing the amount of memory Placing a key top Other precautions On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook On handling diskettes On handling CD-ROMdiscs On using the battery pack On using earphones On handling Memory Stick™ PCG-C1MGPspecifications Page Page Page Glossary