Sony PCG-FX20, PCG-FX203K 100

Specifications

Sony Notebook User Guide

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Model	PCG-FX203	PCG-FX203K	PCG-FX205K

CD-ROM drive		DVD-ROM drive:
DVD-ROM drive		up to 24x max. CD-ROM reading speed
		up to 8x max. DVD-ROM reading speed
		laser diode properties:
		wave length: 780 nm and 650 nm
		laser output: 690 ∝ W

Internal modem	Built-in modem V.90/K56Flex (56kbps) data/fax modem

Telecommunication		Ethernet network, PSTN data connectivity
capabilities

Expansion capabilities	two PCMCIA type I, two PCMCIA type II or one type III Cards and Cardbus support

Built-in capabilities		stereo speakers, touchpad

Special buttons		PPK (programmable power keys)

Connection capabilities	port replicator, printer, monitor, external speakers/headphone, external microphone,
on notebook	2 USB, serial, type II PC cards, modem, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) S400,
		Ethernet (10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX)

Connection capabilities	DC In, printer, monitor, serial, 3 USB, PS/2 mouse/keyboard, network
on port replicator

Supplied accessories	rechargeable battery, AC adapter, AC power cord, phone cable, phone plug,
		weight saver, floppy disk drive.

Service		‡ 1 year free VAIO-Link Service

Guarantee		‡ 1 year guarantee (parts and labour)

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Page Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Your notebook and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Placement of an external display Tilt stands Using your notebook Locating controls and connectors Right Left Front Back Bottom Connecting a power source Using the AC adapter Using the battery pack Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack additional hour Page Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: Turn off the computer Open the cover of the battery bay Pull out the battery pack Using the second battery pack Page Page eject lever release lever Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Registering your notebook VAIO-Link site for a possible solution: Guarantee – Guarantee to your Customer Service Guide for more information Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicators Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Using the touchpad Using the DVD-ROMdrive place 4Close the tray by pushing it gently DVD-ROM <Fn>+<F <Fn>+<F8 Using the weight saver Page Using the floppy disk drive Inserting the floppy disk drive Removing a diskette To remove a diskette, proceed as follows: Wait untill the LED indicator (1) turns off Press the eject button (2) to remove the diskette Removing the floppy disk drive Re-insertingthe floppy disk drive Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot front label facing up 4Gently push the PC Card slot into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Removing a PC Card Using Memory Stick™ Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Using the modem Using programmable power keys (PPK) Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using Standby mode To activate Standby mode, proceed as follows: Press <Fn>+<Esc Press Or Press the power button 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 Connecting a multimedia computer display Connecting a TV Page Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting an external mouse or keyboard Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the USB connector Connecting a printer using the printer connector Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO-notebooks Connecting to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Online user guides on your Documentation CD-ROM Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup <F2 Exit Get Default Values <Enter Shut Down <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete Task Manager End Task <Delete About the display About CD-ROMsand diskettes I cannot play a DVD-ROM Display Settings ❑If you see video but cannot hear sound, check all of the following: ❑Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player Page About sound About the modem About peripherals About digital video captures and DVgate About power management Precautions Adding memory Removing a memory module Page Installing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook Page On handling diskettes On handling CD-ROMs On using the battery pack On using earphones On handling Memory Stick™ Specifications Page Page INDEX