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Sony PCG-XG500K Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks, VAIO Notebook User Guide

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

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3Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.

If the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer, do not insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with the Mini Docking Station attached may cause the Mini Docking Station to disconnect from the computer.

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Contents

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 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Safety InformationOwner’s Record VAIO Notebook User GuideSafety Information AVERTISSEMENTÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique VAIO Notebook User Guide Regulatory InformationFCC Part Declaration of ConformityTelephone Consumer Protection Act of United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaRegulatory Information Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Disposal of Lithium Ion BatteryIndustry Canada VAIO Notebook User GuideAvis de L’Industrie Canada Industry Canada NoticeVAIO Notebook User Guide Contents VAIO Action Setup Features Welcomebattery pack Unpacking Your VAIO NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box Power cordSoftware CDs Recovery CDsManuals 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 1 Power indicator 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators Setting Up Your VAIO NotebookLocating the Controls and Connectors 3 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Num Lock indicator7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 8 Keyboard 9 Speakers 1 Infrared port 2 Docking / Floppy disk drive connector3 Monitor connector 4 USB connector 5 DC In connector 10 Internal microphone 11 Touchpad 12 Left and right buttonsLocating the Controls and Connectors 1 PC card slots 2 i.LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 3 Battery bay4 Phone line jack Left or1 Intercooler flap lever 2 Multipurpose bay release lever 1 Power button 2 Multipurpose bay 3 Jog Dial control4 Microphone connector 5 Headphone connector 6 Intercooler flap 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 GuideIndicator To charge the battery packBattery MeaningNotes on battery Battery IndicatorTo remove the battery pack 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 Shutting Down Your Notebook Closing your computerClose the front panel Front PanelIntercooler Flap Close the intercooler flapVAIO Notebook User Guide Intercooler flap leverUsing Your VAIO Notebook Using the KeyboardKeyboard Description VAIO Notebook User GuideFunction Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyCombination Using the KeyboardIndicator IndicatorsLight FunctionUsing the Keyboard Combinations/FeatureCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key FunctionVAIO Notebook User Guide Replacing a KeycapTo replace the enter key Enter Key BackBack To replace the shift or space keyReplacing a Keycap Attaching the Shift or Space KeyUsing the Touchpad Using the TouchpadAction 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 packAttaching Weight Saver To charge the second battery packUsing a Second Battery Pack 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 Windows Me models Using Smart ConnectConnecting with an i.LINK* Cable 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 Launcher mode Using the Jog Dial ControlLauncher mode Guide modeGuide mode Software that supports the Jog Dial ControlSoftware that does not support the Jog Dial Control ActionInternal Timer i.LINK * InterfaceDialog box System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Suspend ModeTo activate System Hibernation mode System Hibernation ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To return to normal modeVAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Docking connector Using the Mini Docking StationUsing the Mini Docking Station IN USE indicatorS VIDEO connector DC IN connectorconnector 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 A1VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifierConnecting Devices 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 Result Connecting External SpeakersPress 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 MemoryKeyboard Stoppers VAIO Notebook User GuideRemoving the Memory Module Cover screw6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging To remove a memory module To view the system memory VAIO Notebook User Guide Adobe Acrobat Reader Software InformationAbout the Software on Your Notebook Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home EditionCompuServe 2000 Windows Me only America Online Windows Me onlyArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Direct CD select models onlyMcAfee VirusScan EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me onlyEasy CD Creator select models only Media BarMovieShaker Microsoft Internet ExplorerMicrosoft Word Netscape CommunicatorSmart Capture Prodigy Internet Windows Me onlyQuicken 2000 Basic Smart Connect Windows 2000 onlyImporting Images and Sound Clips VAIO Action SetupMovieShaker 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 For Answers to Your Software QuestionsEarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink, Inc America OnlinePhotoPrinter VAIO Notebook User GuideNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation 2000 Pro ArcSoft, IncApplication Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDsSony Service Center 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 The TV screen was blank when I returned from a power saving mode Troubleshooting the LCD screenThe Power Management setting is not responding My LCD screen does not restoreI cannot switch the LCD display to TV display and vice versa Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpadI want to change the video resolution of my display My mouse does not workMy floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devicesThe pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse 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 My voice-related software does not work properly Troubleshooting the modemI can not use the DVgate software My modem does not workTroubleshooting audio My speakers have no soundTroubleshooting the printer My microphone does not workI cannot print Using the Touchpad Switching Between NTSC and PAL StandardsSelecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer Using Optical Out to Record Onto a MiniDisc2 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Getting Help1 VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 VAIO Support AgentPCG-XG500 SpecificationsModel PCG-XG700Power Management Supplied AccessoriesPower Requirements Built-in CapabilitiesStorage Temperature DimensionsWeight Operating HumidityVAIO Notebook User Guide Index USB 24 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96 Page Index weight saver attaching Windows USB connector 24VAIO Action Setup 74, 118 Video Standby mode TV interference TV or a video deck