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Sony PCG-FX150K Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook, Locating Controls and Connectors, Front, screen

Models: PCG-FX170K PCG-FX150K PCG-FX190 PCG-FX150 PCG-FX170 PCG-FX140K PCG-FX120K PCG-FX190K PCG-FX140

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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

This section describes all the controls and connectors on your computer, how to connect your computer to a power source, and how to start and shut down your computer.

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

1	LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)	7	Battery 1 and 2 indicators
	screen

2	Speakers	8	Hard disk drive indicator

3	Keyboard	9	Num Lock indicator

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Sony PCG-FX150K Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook, Locating Controls and Connectors, Front, Battery 1 and 2 indicators, screen

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 InformationThis modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada VAIO Notebook User Guideincinerate DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYINDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteriesVAIO Notebook User Guide AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADAConnecting Peripheral Devices ContentsSetting Up Your VAIO Notebook Using Your VAIO NotebookAdding Memory TroubleshootingSpecifications Customizing Your VAIO NotebookWelcome 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 Hard disk drive indicator Setting Up Your VAIO NotebookLocating Controls and Connectors Battery 1 and 2 indicatorsVAIO Notebook User Guide Caps Lock indicatorScroll Lock indicator Power indicatorHeadphone connector Locating Controls and Connectorsconnector Microphone connectorVAIO Notebook User Guide Right 1 PPK buttons 2 Power button4 Multipurpose bay Ethernet connector Locating Controls and ConnectorsMonitor connector USB connectorsVAIO 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 Indicator There are two battery indicator lights on the computerBattery indicator lights BatteryNotes 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 ComputerDescription Using Your VAIO NotebookUsing the Keyboard KeyboardCombination Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyVAIO Notebook User Guide DescriptionFunction IndicatorsUsing the Keyboard CombinationVAIO Notebook User Guide Indicator continuedCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations FeatureUsing the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ContinuedCombinations FeatureFunction Action Using the TouchpadVAIO Notebook User Guide TouchpadUsing 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 Manual eject hole Playing a DVDUsing the Optical Drive 5 Close the tray by pushing it gentlyMode” 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 PackCharging the second battery To charge the second battery packUsing a Second Battery Pack Using weight saver for second battery coverTo remove the second battery pack To attach the weight saver Using the Weight SaverTo remove the Weight Saver Windows Me Using Smart ConnectWindows To activate Standby mode Power Saving ModesNormal Mode Standby ModeTo activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12 Hibernate ModeTo activate Hibernate mode To return to normal mode1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the computer Connecting a Phone LineConnecting phone cable InternetSetting 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 Result more informationVAIO Notebook User Guide PressTo 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 Disable Power Management Power Management ProfilesTo customize power management settings Maximum Battery LifeCamera Icon Description AC PowerGames PresentationHibernate Power Management CommandsConserving Battery Power Icon Description StandbyBattery icon Displaying Battery InformationBattery Icon Descriptions To activate the Battery Information toolbarCustomizing 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 MemoryTo remove a memory module Typical expansion memory configurationFor Models with 64 MB Memory For Models with 128 MB Memory5 Remove the memory module To view the amount of memory To install a memory moduleAdobe Acrobat Reader About the Software on Your NotebookOverview Adaptec Easy CD Creator and DirectCD on select models onlyCompuServe 2000 Windows Me only Adobe Premiere LEAmerica Online Windows Me only ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 ProMicrosoft Internet Explorer EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me onlyMcAfee VirusScan Media BarQuicken Netscape CommunicatorPictureGear Prodigy Internet Windows Me onlyWinDVD MovieShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips Sound Forge XPVAIO 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 MakerAcrobat Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition, Adobe EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network, IncSoftware Support Information Adaptec, IncQuicken 2001 Intuit Inc Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications CorporationPhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications CorporationSystem Recovery CDs Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDsSony Service Center Application Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs of the notebook you purchased Using the System Recovery CDsTo use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDTo 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 selected My system enters System Idle mode when System Suspend mode has beenThe Power Management setting is not responding onlyMy LCD screen is blank Troubleshooting the LCD screenI want to change the video resolution of my display The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loudFor models with TV Out only Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpadI cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or MouseMy 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 PC card is not working Troubleshooting softwareMy optical drive tray does not open be disconnected or turned off” appearsMy modem connection is slow Troubleshooting the modemI can not use the DVgate software My modem does not workMy speakers have no sound Troubleshooting audioMy microphone does not work Windows 2000 Only Troubleshooting the printerI cannot print Windows Me 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 window design of Sony software 90 Windows Video Standby mode viewing the amount of memory 96 volume controlweight saver attaching 52 connecting 55 fold-out arm 55 removing VAIO Support Agent 112 ventilation slot 22 video camera

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Battery 1 and 2 indicators

screen

Speakers

Hard disk drive indicator

Keyboard

Num Lock indicator