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Sony PCG-XG700K, PCG-XG500K manual VAIO Action Setup

Models: PCG-XG500K PCG-XG700 PCG-XG500 PCG-XG700K

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VAIO® Action Setup

VAIO Notebook User Guide
VAIO® Action Setup	74
Using Power Saving Modes	78
Connecting Peripheral Devices	81
Connecting a Phone Line	82
Using the Mini Docking Station	83
Connecting a Printer to Your Computer	99
Connecting an External Display	100
Connecting External Speakers	103
Connecting an External Microphone	104
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (Mouse or Keyboard) 105
Adding Memory	107
Software Information	113
About the Software on Your Notebook	113
MovieShaker™	118
PictureGear™	121
For Answers to Your Software Questions	123
About Your Recovery CDs	125
Using Your Recovery CDs	126
Troubleshooting	131
Supplemental Information	143
Getting Help	144
Specifications	145
Index	149

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Sony PCG-XG700K, PCG-XG500K manual VAIO Action Setup

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VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG-XG500/PCG-XG500K/ PCG-XG700/PCG-XG700K2001 Sony Electronics Inc Notice to Users As an ENERGYENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Safety Information Owner’s RecordAvoid using the modem during an electrical storm VAIO Notebook User GuideSafety Information AVERTISSEMENTÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Regulatory Information FCC PartVAIO Notebook User Guide Declaration of ConformityTelephone Consumer Protection Act of United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaRegulatory Information Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery Industry CanadaDispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children VAIO Notebook User GuideAvis de L’Industrie Canada Industry Canada NoticeVAIO Notebook User Guide Contents VAIO Action Setup Features WelcomeUnpacking Your VAIO Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the boxbattery pack Power cordRecovery CDs ManualsSoftware CDs OtherVAIO Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic PositionNotes on setup Handling your notebook Handling the LCD screenCleaning the display filter Installing Display Filter Ergonomic Considerationsclips VAIO Notebook User Guide Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook Locating the Controls and Connectors1 Power indicator 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators 3 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Num Lock indicator1 Infrared port 2 Docking / Floppy disk drive connector 3 Monitor connector 4 USB connector 5 DC In connector7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 8 Keyboard 9 Speakers 10 Internal microphone 11 Touchpad 12 Left and right buttons1 PC card slots 2 i.LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 3 Battery bay 4 Phone line jackLocating the Controls and Connectors Left or1 Power button 2 Multipurpose bay 3 Jog Dial control 4 Microphone connector 5 Headphone connector 6 Intercooler flap1 Intercooler flap lever 2 Multipurpose bay release lever VAIO Notebook User GuideConnecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterNotes on the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery pack3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks VAIO Notebook User GuideTo charge the battery pack BatteryIndicator MeaningBattery Indicator To remove the battery packNotes on battery Light StatusKeep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Starting Your Notebook Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me OnlyShutting Down Your Notebook If you are unable to shut down your computer Closing your computer Close the front panelShutting Down Your Notebook Front PanelClose the intercooler flap VAIO Notebook User GuideIntercooler Flap Intercooler flap leverUsing Your VAIO Notebook Using the KeyboardKeyboard Description VAIO Notebook User GuideCombinations and Functions with the Windows Key CombinationFunction Using the KeyboardIndicators LightIndicator FunctionCombinations/Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing the Keyboard FunctionReplacing a Keycap To replace the enter keyVAIO Notebook User Guide Enter Key BackTo replace the shift or space key Replacing a KeycapBack Attaching the Shift or Space KeyUsing the Touchpad ActionUsing the Touchpad DescriptionUsing the Touchpad Using the Floppy Disk Drive To use as an external driveTo use as an internal drive To insert a disketteTo remove a diskette Handling Diskettes To remove the floppy disk driveTo remove the floppy disk drive Windows 2000 models only Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive To insert a disc4 Close the tray by pushing it gently VAIO Notebook User GuideInserting a DVD or CD To play a DVD Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW DriveManual Eject Hole To write to a CD-RW or CD-R For models with a CD-RW drive To remove the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive To insert the DVD-ROM or CD-RW driveCleaning CD and DVD media Notes on CD and DVD mediaHandling CD and DVD media Using PC cards To insert a PC Card2 Remove the PC card slot protector To remove a PC card 1 Double-clickUsing Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with another computerUsing Infrared Communication Devices Infrared RangeUsing a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo charge the second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackAttaching Weight Saver Charging Second Battery PackTo remove the second battery pack Using the Weight Saver To attach the Weight SaverTo remove the Weight Saver Removing the Optional Hard Drive PCGA-HDX10 Windows Me modelsWindows 2000 models Using Smart Connect Connecting with an i.LINK* CableWindows Me models Windows 2000 modelsSee Smart Connect online help for more information VAIO Notebook User GuideConnecting an i.LINK *-compatible Device Connecting an i.LINK*-compatible Devicei.LINK* Port Adjusting Image Resolution DVgateDigital Video Captures Hard Drive Partition To defragment a partitionVAIO Action Setup Jog Dial ControlUsing the Jog Dial Control Launcher modeUsing Launcher mode Guide modeSoftware that supports the Jog Dial Control Software that does not support the Jog Dial ControlGuide mode ActionInternal Timer i.LINK * InterfaceDialog box Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Suspend modeTo activate System Hibernation mode To return to normal modeVAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Using the Mini Docking Station Using the Mini Docking StationDocking connector IN USE indicatorDC IN connector connectorS VIDEO connector VIDEO connectorConnecting the Mini Docking Station Before connecting the Mini Docking StationTo connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer Left Tab Hollow Right Tab HollowRemoving the Mini Docking Station from your notebook 3 Release the left tab VAIO Notebook User GuideRemoving Mini Docking Station Connecting an external mouse or keyboard Connecting a printer to the Mini Docking StationTo connect a printer Connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking Station Connecting a printerVAIO Notebook User Guide FDD Connecting Floppy disk drive suppliedFloppy disk drive cable supplied Using the floppy disk drive stand for the Mini Docking Station Using the Mini Docking Station 3 Slide the floppy disk drive into the floppy disk drive standConnecting audiovideo AV devices Connecting an MD Deck or CD PlayerUsing the Mini Docking Station CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1Connecting a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier Connecting DevicesVAIO Notebook User Guide To LINE OUTConnecting a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device Connecting a TV or a video deck Connecting a TVConnecting a Printer to Your Computer Before using the printerTo connect a printer Connecting an External Display Computer display monitor ProjectorVAIO Notebook User Guide To connect a computer display Monitor ConnectorTo connect a projector To select a displayConnecting a Projector Connecting External Speakers PressResult To connect external speakersConnecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphoneConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Mouse or Keyboard USB PortVAIO Notebook User Guide To install a memory module Adding MemoryVAIO Notebook User Guide Removing the Memory Module CoverKeyboard Stoppers screw6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging To remove a memory module To view the system memory VAIO Notebook User Guide Software Information About the Software on Your NotebookAdobe Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home EditionAmerica Online Windows Me only ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 ProCompuServe 2000 Windows Me only Direct CD select models onlyEarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me only Easy CD Creator select models onlyMcAfee VirusScan Media BarMicrosoft Internet Explorer Microsoft WordMovieShaker Netscape CommunicatorProdigy Internet Windows Me only Quicken 2000 BasicSmart Capture Smart Connect Windows 2000 onlyVAIO Action Setup MovieShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips VAIO Support AgentCreate a Movie using Shaker Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a MoviePictureGear Managing Your PicturesCreating a Photo Album Using Panorama Maker Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEGFor Answers to Your Software Questions EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink, IncFor Answers to Your Software Questions America OnlineVAIO Notebook User Guide Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications CorporationPhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, IncAbout Your Recovery CDs Sony Service CenterApplication Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsUsing Your Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDsof the notebook you purchased Recovering Microsoft Word If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Driver Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDsTo repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent VAIO Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting your notebookMy notebook does not start My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly My notebook stops responding or does not shut down The Help and Support window appears Troubleshooting the LCD screen The Power Management setting is not respondingThe TV screen was blank when I returned from a power saving mode My LCD screen does not restoreTroubleshooting the mouse and touchpad I want to change the video resolution of my displayI cannot switch the LCD display to TV display and vice versa My mouse does not workTroubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or MouseMy floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette My CD or DVD drive is not playing my CD or DVD properlyMy CD, or DVD drive tray does not open Troubleshooting software My PC card is not workingMy software program stops responding or crashes Troubleshooting the modem I can not use the DVgate softwareMy voice-related software does not work properly My modem does not workTroubleshooting audio My speakers have no soundTroubleshooting the printer My microphone does not workI cannot print Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your PrinterUsing the Touchpad Using Optical Out to Record Onto a MiniDiscGetting Help 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide2 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 4 VAIO Support AgentSpecifications ModelPCG-XG500 PCG-XG700Supplied Accessories Power RequirementsPower Management Built-in CapabilitiesDimensions WeightStorage Temperature Operating HumidityVAIO Notebook User Guide Index USB 24 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96 Page Index USB connector 24 VAIO Action Setup 74, 118 Video Standby modeweight saver attaching Windows TV interference TV or a video deck