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Sony PCG-FX120 manual VAIO Notebook User Guide, PCG-FX190/FX190K

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VAIO® Notebook User Guide

PCG-FX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K,

PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K,

PCG-FX190/FX190K

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Sony manual VAIO Notebook User Guide, PCG-FX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K

Contents

PCG-FX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K VAIO Notebook User GuidePCG-FX190/FX190K VAIO Notebook User Guide Notice to UsersOwner’s Record Safety InformationÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique FCC Part Regulatory InformationTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United StatesVAIO Notebook User Guide This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jackINDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYDo not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries incinerateVAIO Notebook User Guide AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADASetting Up Your VAIO Notebook ContentsUsing Your VAIO Notebook Connecting Peripheral DevicesSpecifications TroubleshootingCustomizing Your VAIO Notebook Adding MemoryWelcome FeaturesManuals Unpacking Your NotebookSoftware CDs Recovery CDsOther Ergonomic Position Ergonomic ConsiderationsNotes on Setup Handling Your Notebook Cleaning Your NotebookHandling the LCD Screen Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal VAIO Notebook User Guide Locating Controls and Connectors Setting Up Your VAIO NotebookBattery 1 and 2 indicators Hard disk drive indicatorScroll Lock indicator Caps Lock indicatorPower indicator VAIO Notebook User Guideconnector Locating Controls and ConnectorsMicrophone connector Headphone connectorVAIO Notebook User Guide Right 1 PPK buttons 2 Power button4 Multipurpose bay Monitor connector Locating Controls and ConnectorsUSB connectors Ethernet connectorVAIO Notebook User Guide Bottom 1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 2 Reset switch 3 Tilt standsUsing the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceNotes on the AC Adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerTo charge the battery pack Battery indicator lights There are two battery indicator lights on the computerBattery IndicatorNotes on the battery To remove the battery packKeep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Power button Starting Your ComputerOpening the computer If you are unable to shut down your computer Shutting Down Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Using Your VAIO NotebookKeyboard DescriptionVAIO Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyDescription CombinationUsing the Keyboard IndicatorsCombination FunctionCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Indicator continuedCombinations Feature VAIO Notebook User GuideUsing the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ContinuedCombinations FeatureFunction VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the TouchpadTouchpad ActionUsing the Touchpad To insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo remove a diskette To reinsert the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk driveMultipurpose bay release lever Inserting the floppy disk drive VAIO Notebook User GuideMultipurpose bay Floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the Optical DriveInserting an optical disc VAIO Notebook User GuideLabel side facing up Using the Optical Drive Playing a DVD5 Close the tray by pushing it gently Manual eject holeMode” Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media Notes on CD and DVD mediaFor models with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc VAIO Notebook User GuideTo insert a PC card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC card Notes on using PC cards To insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackUsing a Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery packUsing weight saver for second battery cover Charging the second batteryTo remove the second battery pack To attach the weight saver Using the Weight SaverTo remove the Weight Saver Windows Me Using Smart ConnectWindows Normal Mode Power Saving ModesStandby Mode To activate Standby modeTo activate Hibernate mode Hibernate ModeTo return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12Connecting phone cable Connecting a Phone LineInternet 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the computerSetting Up Your Ethernet Connection Connecting to the Local Area Network LANWindows Me models Windows 2000 models Connecting Peripheral Devices To attach your computer to the port replicator Connecting the Port Replicator1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices The power indicator light turns green 1 Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals To connect an external mouse or keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect a printer Connecting a PrinterTo connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo connect a multimedia computer display To select a display To connect a projectorConnecting a projector VAIO Notebook User Guide more informationPress ResultTo Connect a TV Connecting a TV Display For Models with TV Out Only1. Connect the TV to the Computer VAIO Notebook User GuideTo connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting an i.LINK* DeviceConnecting an i.LINK Device To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneVAIO Notebook User Guide To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenCustomizing Your VAIO Notebook Description Sony Notebook Setup TabsVAIO Notebook User Guide Viewing the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementTo activate the Power Management Toolbar To customize power management settings Power Management ProfilesMaximum Battery Life Disable Power ManagementGames Icon Description AC PowerPresentation CameraConserving Battery Power Power Management CommandsIcon Description Standby HibernateBattery Icon Descriptions Displaying Battery InformationTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Battery iconCustomizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system Displaying Detailed Battery InformationSelecting the Display Mode To change the window design Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareFor Models with TV Out Only Selecting the Display Mode VAIO Notebook User Guide Before you start Adding MemoryFor Models with 64 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configurationFor Models with 128 MB Memory To remove a memory module5 Remove the memory module To view the amount of memory To install a memory moduleOverview About the Software on Your NotebookAdaptec Easy CD Creator and DirectCD on select models only Adobe Acrobat ReaderAmerica Online Windows Me only Adobe Premiere LEArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro CompuServe 2000 Windows Me onlyMcAfee VirusScan EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me onlyMedia Bar Microsoft Internet ExplorerPictureGear Netscape CommunicatorProdigy Internet Windows Me only QuickenImporting Images and Sound Clips MovieShakerSound Forge XP WinDVDVAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip trayCreate a Movie using Shaker Saving a Movie Editing Clips and ScenesManaging Your Pictures PictureGearCreating a Photo Album Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG Using Panorama MakerSoftware Support Information EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network, IncAdaptec, Inc Acrobat Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition, AdobePhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications CorporationProdigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Quicken 2001 Intuit IncSony Service Center Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD of the notebook you purchasedTo use the Driver Recovery CDs Using the Driver Recovery CDsTo repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent VAIO Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting your notebook TroubleshootingMy notebook does not start and Windows does not start My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properlyMy notebook stops responding or does not shut down The Power Management setting is not responding My system enters System Idle mode when System Suspend mode has beenonly selectedI want to change the video resolution of my display Troubleshooting the LCD screenThe sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud My LCD screen is blankI cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpadThe pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse For models with TV Out onlyMy floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devicesMy optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly My optical drive tray does not open Troubleshooting softwarebe disconnected or turned off” appears My PC card is not workingI can not use the DVgate software Troubleshooting the modemMy modem does not work My modem connection is slowMy speakers have no sound Troubleshooting audioMy microphone does not work I cannot print Troubleshooting the printerWindows Me Only Windows 2000 OnlyVAIO Notebook User Guide Specifications SpecificationsPCG-FX140 VAIO Notebook User GuideFX-140K Energy Star compliant SpecificationsVAIO Notebook User Guide Index Page battery 27, 35 Page Page weight saver attaching 52 connecting 55 fold-out arm 55 removing Video Standby mode viewing the amount of memory 96 volume controlVAIO Support Agent 112 ventilation slot 22 video camera window design of Sony software 90 Windows