Using Smart Connect, Link cables | Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 instruction

Using Smart Connect

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Using Smart Connect

The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, and edit files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to either computer.

✍When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked.

Do not connect/remove the Mini Docking Station while using Smart Connect as Smart Connect may become unavailable.

See the Smart Connect online help for more information.

i.LINK cable

i.LINK cables

i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4615 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at one end and a 6-pin connector at the other end), and VMC- IL4408A (a 0.8 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end).

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Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 manual Using Smart Connect, Link cables

Contents

Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index Xii Welcome Features Vaio Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Vaio Notebook Other Recovery CDsManuals Software CDsPage Front Locating the Controls and Connectors Left Locating the Controls and Connectors RightBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using Battery Power Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer To close the intercooler flap Closing the Front Panel Registering Your Computer Registering Your Computer Jog Dial Control Vaio Action Setup Guide mode Vaio Action Setup Launcher mode Using the Jog Dial Control Action Description Vaio Action Setup Guide modeSoftware that does not support the Jog Dial Control Software that supports the Jog Dial Control Internal Timer Link InterfaceVaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Vaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Indicators Indicator FunctionLight Off Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Vaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the Touchpad To Use as an External Drive Using the Floppy Disk Drive To remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo use as an internal drive To insert a diskette To remove the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveTo insert a disc To play DVDs Close the tray by pushing it gently To insert the DVD drive To remove the DVD-ROM drive To insert a PC card Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectLink cables To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication Devices Approximately 15 degrees Infrared port To activate System Idle mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle Mode To activate System Suspend mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Using Power Saving Modes To insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery Pack To remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone Line Connecting the Mini Docking Station Connecting the Mini Docking StationBack Vaio Notebook User Guide Left Right Before connecting the Mini Docking Station Docking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab To connect a printer Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect a floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station Connecting AV Devices Connecting AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a TV or a video deck To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device Connecting a Printer to Your Computer Before using the printerTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer To connect a computer display Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display To connect a projector To select a displayPress Result To connect external speakers Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMy computer does not start Vaio Notebook User Guide My software program locks up or crashes Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingCan’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station My computer locks up Cannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Pointer does not moveMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My modem does not work Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound My touchpad does not work Vaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slowMy microphone does not work My mouse does not work Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy computer does not shut down My PC card is not working Vaio Notebook User Guide Cannot print Power Management Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Changing the Window design of Sony Software Enter Key Replacing a KeycapTo replace a keycap Replacing a Keycap To remove a memory module Adding Memory Adding Memory To install a memory module Tabs To view the system memory Adding Memory Specifications Limited Warranty Specifications ModelAccessories Service Temperature BatteryDimensions Weight Index USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15