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Sony PCG-XG500 PC card slots 2 i.LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 3 Battery bay, Phone line jack

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

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Locating the Controls and Connectors

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1PC card slots

2 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector*

3Battery bay

4Phone line jack

*i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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Sony PCG-XG500, PCG-XG700K manual PC card slots 2 i.LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 3 Battery bay, Phone line jack, Left or

Contents

PCG-XG500/PCG-XG500K/ PCG-XG700/PCG-XG700K VAIO Notebook User Guide2001 Sony Electronics Inc As an ENERGY Notice to UsersENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Owner’s Record Safety InformationAvoid using the modem during an electrical storm VAIO Notebook User GuideAVERTISSEMENT Safety InformationÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique FCC Part Regulatory InformationVAIO Notebook User Guide Declaration of ConformityTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United StatesRegulatory Information Industry Canada Disposal of Lithium Ion BatteryDispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children VAIO Notebook User GuideIndustry Canada Notice Avis de L’Industrie CanadaVAIO Notebook User Guide Contents VAIO Action Setup Welcome FeaturesRemove the following hardware items from the box Unpacking Your VAIO Notebookbattery pack Power cordManuals Recovery CDsSoftware CDs OtherVAIO Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Position Ergonomic ConsiderationsNotes on setup Handling the LCD screen Handling your notebookCleaning the display filter Ergonomic Considerations Installing Display Filterclips VAIO Notebook User Guide Locating the Controls and Connectors Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook1 Power indicator 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators 3 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Num Lock indicator3 Monitor connector 4 USB connector 5 DC In connector 1 Infrared port 2 Docking / Floppy disk drive connector7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 8 Keyboard 9 Speakers 10 Internal microphone 11 Touchpad 12 Left and right buttons4 Phone line jack 1 PC card slots 2 i.LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 3 Battery bayLocating the Controls and Connectors Left or4 Microphone connector 5 Headphone connector 6 Intercooler flap 1 Power button 2 Multipurpose bay 3 Jog Dial control1 Intercooler flap lever 2 Multipurpose bay release lever VAIO Notebook User GuideUsing 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 clicksBattery To charge the battery packIndicator MeaningTo remove the battery pack Battery IndicatorNotes on battery Light StatusKeep 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 Close the front panel Closing your computerShutting Down Your Notebook Front PanelVAIO Notebook User Guide Close the intercooler flapIntercooler Flap Intercooler flap leverUsing the Keyboard Using Your VAIO NotebookKeyboard VAIO Notebook User Guide DescriptionCombination Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyFunction Using the KeyboardLight IndicatorsIndicator FunctionCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/FeatureUsing the Keyboard FunctionTo replace the enter key Replacing a KeycapVAIO Notebook User Guide Enter Key BackReplacing a Keycap To replace the shift or space keyBack Attaching the Shift or Space KeyAction Using the TouchpadUsing the Touchpad DescriptionUsing 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 DriveVAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Close the tray by pushing it gentlyInserting a DVD or CD Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive To play a DVDManual 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 driveNotes on CD and DVD media Cleaning 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 PackUsing a Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery packAttaching Weight Saver Charging Second Battery PackTo remove the second battery pack To attach the Weight Saver Using the Weight SaverTo remove the Weight Saver Windows Me models Removing the Optional Hard Drive PCGA-HDX10Windows 2000 models Connecting with an i.LINK* Cable Using Smart ConnectWindows Me models Windows 2000 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 DVgate Adjusting Image ResolutionDigital Video Captures To defragment a partition Hard Drive PartitionJog Dial Control VAIO Action SetupLauncher mode Using the Jog Dial ControlUsing Launcher mode Guide modeSoftware that does not support the Jog Dial Control Software that supports the Jog Dial ControlGuide mode Actioni.LINK * Interface Internal TimerDialog box Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesSystem Idle Mode System Suspend ModeTo activate System Suspend mode System Hibernation 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 indicatorconnector DC IN connectorS VIDEO connector VIDEO connectorBefore connecting the Mini Docking Station 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Release the left tabRemoving Mini Docking Station Connecting a printer to the Mini Docking Station Connecting an external mouse or keyboardTo connect a printer Connecting a printer Connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking StationVAIO Notebook User Guide Floppy disk drive supplied FDD ConnectingFloppy 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 StationConnecting Devices Connecting a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifierVAIO Notebook User Guide To LINE OUTConnecting a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device Connecting a TV Connecting a TV or a video deckBefore using the printer Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerTo connect a printer Computer display monitor Projector Connecting an External DisplayVAIO Notebook User Guide Monitor Connector To connect a computer displayTo select a display To connect a projectorConnecting a Projector Press Connecting External SpeakersResult To connect external speakersTo 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 moduleRemoving the Memory Module Cover VAIO Notebook User GuideKeyboard Stoppers screw6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging To remove a memory module To view the system memory VAIO Notebook User Guide About the Software on Your Notebook Software InformationAdobe Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home EditionArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro America Online Windows Me onlyCompuServe 2000 Windows Me only Direct CD select models onlyEasy CD Creator select models only EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me onlyMcAfee VirusScan Media BarMicrosoft Word Microsoft Internet ExplorerMovieShaker Netscape CommunicatorQuicken 2000 Basic Prodigy Internet Windows Me onlySmart Capture Smart Connect Windows 2000 onlyMovieShaker VAIO Action SetupImporting Images and Sound Clips VAIO Support AgentCreate a Movie using Shaker Saving a Movie Editing Clips and ScenesManaging Your Pictures PictureGearCreating a Photo Album Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG Using Panorama MakerEarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink, Inc For Answers to Your Software QuestionsFor Answers to Your Software Questions America OnlineNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation VAIO Notebook User GuidePhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, IncSony Service Center About Your Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsof the notebook you purchased If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Recovering Microsoft WordTo use the Driver Recovery CDs Using the Driver Recovery CDsTo repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent VAIO Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting your notebook TroubleshootingMy 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 The Power Management setting is not responding Troubleshooting the LCD screenThe TV screen was blank when I returned from a power saving mode My LCD screen does not restoreI want to change the video resolution of my display Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpadI cannot switch the LCD display to TV display and vice versa My mouse does not workThe pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devicesMy 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 My PC card is not working Troubleshooting softwareMy software program stops responding or crashes I can not use the DVgate software Troubleshooting the modemMy voice-related software does not work properly My modem does not workMy speakers have no sound Troubleshooting audioMy microphone does not work Troubleshooting the printerI cannot print Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer Switching Between NTSC and PAL StandardsUsing the Touchpad Using Optical Out to Record Onto a MiniDisc1 VAIO Notebook User Guide Getting Help2 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 4 VAIO Support AgentModel SpecificationsPCG-XG500 PCG-XG700Power Requirements Supplied AccessoriesPower Management Built-in CapabilitiesWeight DimensionsStorage Temperature Operating HumidityVAIO Notebook User Guide Index USB 24 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96 Page Index VAIO Action Setup 74, 118 Video Standby mode USB connector 24weight saver attaching Windows TV interference TV or a video deck