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Sony PCG-FX800 Safety information, Owner's record, Warnings, General, PCG-9G1M (PCG-FX805), PCG-9G2M (PCG-FX804), PCG-9G3M (PCG-FX802), PCG-9G5M (PCG-FX801)

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Sony Notebook User Guide

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Safety information

Owner's record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number if you contact VAIO-Link.

Serial number: ________________________

Model number (model name in brackets):

PCG-9G1M (PCG-FX805), PCG-9G2M (PCG-FX804)

PCG-9G3M (PCG-FX802), PCG-9G5M (PCG-FX801)

Warnings

General

❑Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.

❑To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture.

❑Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm.

❑Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

❑To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.

❑Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals.

❑Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables.

❑Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals.

❑The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive. They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction. Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields, mainly:

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 Using DigitalPrint 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: 1Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2Insert the battery pack There are two battery indicator lights on the computer: Page Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: Turn off the computer Pull out the battery pack 4Close the cover of the battery bay 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 Using the DVD function <F7 <F8 Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Using the weight saver Page Using the floppy disk drive Removing the floppy disk drive Inserting the floppy disk drive Page Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk, proceed as follows: Wait until the LED indicator (1) turns off Press the eject button (2) to remove the floppy disk Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Page Removing a PC Card Using the Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ MagicGate SonicStage Copyright protection Compatible devices Page Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Using the modem Configuring the modem Using the correct phone plug 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 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 two VAIO computers 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 I cannot play a DVD-ROM ❑Change the resolution under Control Panel - Display to a lower resolution ❑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 My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk The disk may be ❑Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive ❑Your floppy disk may be corrupt. Try to insert another disk You must insert the application CD into your About sound About the modem About peripherals <F10 About digital video captures and DVgate About power management Precautions Changing or adding memory Removing and 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 On handling floppy disks On handling CDs On using the battery pack On using headphones On handling the Memory Stick™ (optional accessory) Glossary