Sony PCG-FX600 manual

Sony notebook user guide

P C G - F X 6 0 0 s e r i e s

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Trademarks ENERGY STAR® Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Software Guide About the Software Using Video software Managing audio files with SonicStage Customizing your notebook Your notebook and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Furniture and posture Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Positioning an external display Tilt stands Using your notebook 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 continue charging for an 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 Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicators Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Using the touchpad Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROMor DVD-ROMdrive Using the CD-RWfunction (PCG-FX602and PCG-FX604only) Using the DVD function Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Using the weight saver Page Using the floppy disk drive Removing the floppy disk drive Inserting the floppy disk drive Inserting a floppy disk Removing a floppy disk Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Page Removing a PC Card Using the Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ The main advantages of the Memory Stick™ are its: Compactness: also be small, lightweight and attractive in their design Versatility: Capacity: Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick™ compatible devices it complies with copyright protection cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage Compatible devices Page Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Using the modem Configuring 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 5 Plug the power cord (4) into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator light turns green 6Turn on the computer Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display Connecting a multimedia computer display Connecting a TV Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone 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 to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Page Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to set up The message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup appears at startup <F2 Enter System Time Save configuration changes and exit now Turn Off Computer <Alt <Delete Windows Task Manager About the display About CDs and floppy disks ❑If you see video but cannot hear sound, check all of the following: ❑Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player Check the Master Volume Sounds and Audio Device Properties 1Click Start and then My Computer Compact Disc 3Select Properties Recording Apply About sound About the modem About peripherals <F10 About digital video captures and DVgate About power management Precautions Changing the memory Removing a memory module Installing a memory module Page Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook Page On handling floppy disks On handling CDs On using the battery pack On using headphones On handling Memory Stick™ (optional accessory) Page Glossary