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Contents

PCG-XG500/PCG-XG500K/ PCG-XG700/PCG-XG700K VAIO Notebook User Guide2001 Sony Electronics Inc Notice to Users As an ENERGYENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency VAIO Notebook User Guide Safety InformationOwner’s Record Avoid using the modem during an electrical stormSafety Information AVERTISSEMENTÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Declaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationFCC Part VAIO Notebook User GuideTelephone Consumer Protection Act of United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaRegulatory Information VAIO Notebook User Guide Disposal of Lithium Ion BatteryIndustry Canada Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from childrenIndustry Canada Notice Avis de L’Industrie CanadaVAIO Notebook User Guide Contents VAIO Action Setup Welcome FeaturesPower cord Unpacking Your VAIO NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box battery packOther Recovery CDsManuals Software CDsVAIO Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Position Ergonomic ConsiderationsNotes on setup Handling the LCD screen Handling your notebookCleaning the display filter Installing Display Filter Ergonomic Considerationsclips VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Num Lock indicator Setting Up Your VAIO NotebookLocating the Controls and Connectors 1 Power indicator 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators10 Internal microphone 11 Touchpad 12 Left and right buttons 1 Infrared port 2 Docking / Floppy disk drive connector3 Monitor connector 4 USB connector 5 DC In connector 7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 8 Keyboard 9 SpeakersLeft or 1 PC card slots 2 i.LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 3 Battery bay4 Phone line jack Locating the Controls and ConnectorsVAIO Notebook User Guide 1 Power button 2 Multipurpose bay 3 Jog Dial control4 Microphone connector 5 Headphone connector 6 Intercooler flap 1 Intercooler flap lever 2 Multipurpose bay release leverUsing the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceNotes on the AC Adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerVAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicksMeaning To charge the battery packBattery IndicatorLight Status Battery IndicatorTo remove the battery pack Notes on batteryKeep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Only Starting Your NotebookShutting Down Your Notebook If you are unable to shut down your computer Front Panel Closing your computerClose the front panel Shutting Down Your NotebookIntercooler flap lever Close the intercooler flapVAIO Notebook User Guide Intercooler FlapUsing Your VAIO Notebook Using the KeyboardKeyboard VAIO Notebook User Guide DescriptionUsing the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyCombination FunctionFunction IndicatorsLight IndicatorFunction Combinations/FeatureCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Using the KeyboardEnter Key Back Replacing a KeycapTo replace the enter key VAIO Notebook User GuideAttaching the Shift or Space Key To replace the shift or space keyReplacing a Keycap BackDescription Using the TouchpadAction Using the TouchpadUsing the Touchpad To use as an external drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To use as an internal driveTo remove a diskette To remove the floppy disk drive Handling DiskettesTo remove the floppy disk drive Windows 2000 models only To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive4 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 insert the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive To remove the DVD-ROM or CD-RW driveCleaning CD and DVD media Notes on CD and DVD mediaHandling CD and DVD media To insert a PC Card Using PC cards2 Remove the PC card slot protector 1 Double-click To remove a PC cardTo use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesInfrared Range Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackCharging Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery packUsing a Second Battery Pack Attaching Weight SaverTo 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 Windows 2000 models Using Smart ConnectConnecting with an i.LINK* Cable Windows Me modelsVAIO Notebook User Guide See Smart Connect online help for more informationConnecting an i.LINK *-compatible Device Connecting an i.LINK*-compatible Devicei.LINK* Port Adjusting Image Resolution DVgateDigital Video Captures To defragment a partition Hard Drive PartitionJog Dial Control VAIO Action SetupGuide mode Using the Jog Dial ControlLauncher mode Using Launcher modeAction Software that supports the Jog Dial ControlSoftware that does not support the Jog Dial Control Guide modeInternal Timer i.LINK * InterfaceDialog box System Suspend Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle ModeTo return to normal mode System Hibernation ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To activate System Hibernation modeVAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line IN USE indicator Using the Mini Docking StationUsing the Mini Docking Station Docking connectorVIDEO connector DC IN connectorconnector S VIDEO connectorConnecting the Mini Docking Station Before connecting the Mini Docking StationTo connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer Right Tab Hollow Left 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 3 Slide the floppy disk drive into the floppy disk drive stand Using the Mini Docking StationConnecting an MD Deck or CD Player Connecting audiovideo AV devicesCONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 Using the Mini Docking StationTo LINE OUT Connecting a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifierConnecting Devices VAIO Notebook User GuideConnecting a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device Connecting a TV Connecting a TV or a video deckConnecting a Printer to Your Computer Before using the printerTo connect a printer Connecting an External Display Computer display monitor ProjectorVAIO Notebook User Guide Monitor Connector To connect a computer displayTo connect a projector To select a displayConnecting a Projector To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersPress ResultTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneUSB Port Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Mouse or KeyboardVAIO Notebook User Guide Adding Memory To install a memory modulescrew VAIO Notebook User GuideRemoving the Memory Module Cover Keyboard Stoppers6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging To remove a memory module To view the system memory VAIO Notebook User Guide Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Software InformationAbout the Software on Your Notebook Adobe Acrobat ReaderDirect CD select models only America Online Windows Me onlyArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro CompuServe 2000 Windows Me onlyMedia Bar EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me onlyEasy CD Creator select models only McAfee VirusScanNetscape Communicator Microsoft Internet ExplorerMicrosoft Word MovieShakerSmart Connect Windows 2000 only Prodigy Internet Windows Me onlyQuicken 2000 Basic Smart CaptureVAIO Support Agent VAIO Action SetupMovieShaker Importing Images and Sound ClipsCreate a Movie using Shaker Saving a Movie Editing Clips and ScenesPictureGear Managing Your PicturesCreating a Photo Album Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG Using Panorama MakerAmerica Online For Answers to Your Software QuestionsEarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink, Inc For Answers to Your Software Questions2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc VAIO Notebook User GuideNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation PhotoPrinterSystem Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDsSony Service Center Application 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 If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Recovering Microsoft WordUsing 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 My LCD screen does not restore Troubleshooting the LCD screenThe Power Management setting is not responding The TV screen was blank when I returned from a power saving modeMy mouse does not work Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpadI want to change the video resolution of my display I cannot switch the LCD display to TV display and vice versaMy CD or DVD drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devicesThe pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My floppy disk drive can not write to a disketteMy CD, or DVD drive tray does not open Troubleshooting software My PC card is not workingMy software program stops responding or crashes My modem does not work Troubleshooting the modemI can not use the DVgate software My voice-related software does not work properlyMy speakers have no sound Troubleshooting audioTroubleshooting the printer My microphone does not workI cannot print Using Optical Out to Record Onto a MiniDisc Switching Between NTSC and PAL StandardsSelecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer Using the Touchpad4 VAIO Support Agent Getting Help1 VAIO Notebook User Guide 2 Customizing Your VAIO NotebookPCG-XG700 SpecificationsModel PCG-XG500Built-in Capabilities Supplied AccessoriesPower Requirements Power ManagementOperating Humidity DimensionsWeight Storage TemperatureVAIO Notebook User Guide Index USB 24 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96 Page Index TV interference TV or a video deck USB connector 24VAIO Action Setup 74, 118 Video Standby mode weight saver attaching Windows