VAIO Notebook User Guide
PCG-XG500/PCG-XG500K/ PCG-XG700/PCG-XG700K
2001 Sony Electronics Inc
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
Notice to Users
As an ENERGY
Safety Information
Owner’s Record
Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm
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Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique
Safety Information
AVERTISSEMENT
Regulatory Information
FCC Part
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Declaration of Conformity
Regulatory Information
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United States
Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada
Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery
Industry Canada
Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children
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Avis de L’Industrie Canada
Industry Canada Notice
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Contents
VAIO Action Setup
Features
Welcome
Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook
Remove the following hardware items from the box
battery pack
Power cord
Recovery CDs
Manuals
Software CDs
Other
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Ergonomic Considerations
Ergonomic Position
Notes on setup
Handling your notebook
Handling the LCD screen
Cleaning the display filter
clips
Installing Display Filter
Ergonomic Considerations
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Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook
Locating the Controls and Connectors
1 Power indicator 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators
3 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Num Lock indicator
1 Infrared port 2 Docking / Floppy disk drive connector
3 Monitor connector 4 USB connector 5 DC In connector
7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 8 Keyboard 9 Speakers
10 Internal microphone 11 Touchpad 12 Left and right buttons
1 PC card slots 2 i.LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 3 Battery bay
4 Phone line jack
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Left or
1 Power button 2 Multipurpose bay 3 Jog Dial control
4 Microphone connector 5 Headphone connector 6 Intercooler flap
1 Intercooler flap lever 2 Multipurpose bay release lever
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Connecting a Power Source
Using the AC Adapter
Notes on the AC Adapter
Using Battery Power
To insert the battery pack
3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks
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To charge the battery pack
Battery
Indicator
Meaning
Battery Indicator
To remove the battery pack
Notes on battery
Light Status
Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat
Starting Your Notebook
Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Only
Shutting Down Your Notebook
If you are unable to shut down your computer
Closing your computer
Close the front panel
Shutting Down Your Notebook
Front Panel
Close the intercooler flap
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Intercooler Flap
Intercooler flap lever
Keyboard
Using Your VAIO Notebook
Using the Keyboard
Description
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Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key
Combination
Function
Using the Keyboard
Indicators
Light
Indicator
Function
Combinations/Feature
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Using the Keyboard
Function
Replacing a Keycap
To replace the enter key
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Enter Key Back
To replace the shift or space key
Replacing a Keycap
Back
Attaching the Shift or Space Key
Using the Touchpad
Action
Using the Touchpad
Description
Using the Touchpad
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To use as an external drive
To use as an internal drive
To insert a diskette
To remove a diskette
Handling Diskettes
To remove the floppy disk drive
To remove the floppy disk drive Windows 2000 models only
Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive
To insert a disc
Inserting a DVD or CD
4 Close the tray by pushing it gently
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Manual Eject Hole
To play a DVD
Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive
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 drive
Handling CD and DVD media
Cleaning CD and DVD media
Notes on CD and DVD media
Using PC cards
To insert a PC Card
2 Remove the PC card slot protector
To remove a PC card
1 Double-click
Using Infrared Communication Devices
To use infrared communication with another computer
Using Infrared Communication Devices
Infrared Range
Using a Second Battery Pack
To insert a second battery pack
To charge the second battery pack
Using a Second Battery Pack
Attaching Weight Saver
Charging Second Battery Pack
To remove the second battery pack
To remove the Weight Saver
Using the Weight Saver
To attach the Weight Saver
Windows 2000 models
Removing the Optional Hard Drive PCGA-HDX10
Windows Me models
Using Smart Connect
Connecting with an i.LINK* Cable
Windows Me models
Windows 2000 models
See Smart Connect online help for more information
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i.LINK* Port
Connecting an i.LINK *-compatible Device
Connecting an i.LINK*-compatible Device
Digital Video Captures
Adjusting Image Resolution
DVgate
Hard Drive Partition
To defragment a partition
VAIO Action Setup
Jog Dial Control
Using the Jog Dial Control
Launcher mode
Using Launcher mode
Guide mode
Software that supports the Jog Dial Control
Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control
Guide mode
Action
Dialog box
Internal Timer
i.LINK * Interface
Using Power Saving Modes
Normal Mode
System Idle Mode
System Suspend Mode
System Hibernation Mode
To activate System Suspend mode
To activate System Hibernation mode
To return to normal mode
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Phone Line
Using the Mini Docking Station
Using the Mini Docking Station
Docking connector
IN USE indicator
DC IN connector
connector
S VIDEO connector
VIDEO connector
To connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer
Connecting the Mini Docking Station
Before connecting the Mini Docking Station
Left Tab Hollow
Right Tab Hollow
Removing the Mini Docking Station from your notebook
Removing Mini Docking Station
3 Release the left tab
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To connect a printer
Connecting an external mouse or keyboard
Connecting a printer to the Mini Docking Station
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Connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking Station
Connecting a printer
Floppy disk drive cable supplied
FDD Connecting
Floppy disk drive 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 stand
Connecting audiovideo AV devices
Connecting an MD Deck or CD Player
Using the Mini Docking Station
CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1
Connecting a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier
Connecting Devices
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To LINE OUT
Connecting a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device
Connecting a TV or a video deck
Connecting a TV
To connect a printer
Connecting a Printer to Your Computer
Before using the printer
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Connecting an External Display
Computer display monitor Projector
To connect a computer display
Monitor Connector
Connecting a Projector
To connect a projector
To select a display
Connecting External Speakers
Press
Result
To connect external speakers
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect an external microphone
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Mouse or Keyboard
USB Port
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To install a memory module
Adding Memory
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Removing the Memory Module Cover
Keyboard Stoppers
screw
6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging
To remove a memory module
To view the system memory
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Software Information
About the Software on Your Notebook
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition
America Online Windows Me only
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
CompuServe 2000 Windows Me only
Direct CD select models only
EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me only
Easy CD Creator select models only
McAfee VirusScan
Media Bar
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Word
MovieShaker
Netscape Communicator
Prodigy Internet Windows Me only
Quicken 2000 Basic
Smart Capture
Smart Connect Windows 2000 only
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MovieShaker
Importing Images and Sound Clips
VAIO Support Agent
Create a Movie using Shaker
Editing Clips and Scenes
Saving a Movie
Creating a Photo Album
PictureGear
Managing Your Pictures
Using Panorama Maker
Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG
For Answers to Your Software Questions
EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink, Inc
For Answers to Your Software Questions
America Online
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Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation
PhotoPrinter
2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc
About Your Recovery CDs
Sony Service Center
Application Recovery CDs
System Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
Using the Application Recovery CDs
of the notebook you purchased
Using the System Recovery CDs
To use the System Recovery CDs
Recovering Microsoft Word
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent
Using the Driver Recovery CDs
To use the Driver Recovery CDs
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My notebook does not start
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting your notebook
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 responding
The TV screen was blank when I returned from a power saving mode
My LCD screen does not restore
Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad
I want to change the video resolution of my display
I cannot switch the LCD display to TV display and vice versa
My mouse does not work
Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices
The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse
My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette
My CD or DVD drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly
My CD, or DVD drive tray does not open
My software program stops responding or crashes
Troubleshooting software
My PC card is not working
Troubleshooting the modem
I can not use the DVgate software
My voice-related software does not work properly
My modem does not work
Troubleshooting audio
My speakers have no sound
I cannot print
Troubleshooting the printer
My microphone does not work
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards
Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer
Using the Touchpad
Using Optical Out to Record Onto a MiniDisc
Getting Help
1 VAIO Notebook User Guide
2 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook
4 VAIO Support Agent
Specifications
Model
PCG-XG500
PCG-XG700
Supplied Accessories
Power Requirements
Power Management
Built-in Capabilities
Dimensions
Weight
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
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Index
USB 24
87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96
Page
Index
USB connector 24
VAIO Action Setup 74, 118 Video Standby mode
weight saver attaching Windows
TV interference TV or a video deck