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Sony PCG-XG700K, PCG-XG500K manual VAIO Notebook User Guide

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

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VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG-XG500/PCG-XG500K/ PCG-XG700/PCG-XG700K2001 Sony Electronics Inc ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Notice to UsersAs an ENERGY Safety Information Owner’s RecordAvoid using the modem during an electrical storm VAIO Notebook User GuideÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Safety InformationAVERTISSEMENT Regulatory Information FCC PartVAIO Notebook User Guide Declaration of ConformityRegulatory Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada 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 clips Installing Display FilterErgonomic Considerations 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 leverKeyboard Using Your VAIO NotebookUsing the Keyboard 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 discInserting a DVD or CD 4 Close the tray by pushing it gentlyVAIO Notebook User Guide Manual Eject Hole To play a DVDUsing 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 driveHandling CD and DVD media Cleaning CD and DVD mediaNotes on 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 To remove the Weight Saver Using the Weight SaverTo attach the Weight Saver Windows 2000 models Removing the Optional Hard Drive PCGA-HDX10Windows Me 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 Guidei.LINK* Port Connecting an i.LINK *-compatible DeviceConnecting an i.LINK*-compatible Device Digital Video Captures Adjusting Image ResolutionDVgate 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 ActionDialog box Internal Timeri.LINK * Interface 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 connectorTo connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer Connecting the Mini Docking StationBefore connecting the Mini Docking Station Left Tab Hollow Right Tab HollowRemoving the Mini Docking Station from your notebook Removing Mini Docking Station 3 Release the left tabVAIO Notebook User Guide To connect a printer Connecting an external mouse or keyboardConnecting a printer to the Mini Docking Station VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking StationConnecting a printer Floppy disk drive cable supplied FDD ConnectingFloppy 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 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 TVTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerBefore using the printer VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an External DisplayComputer display monitor Projector To connect a computer display Monitor ConnectorConnecting a Projector To connect a projectorTo select a display 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 MovieCreating a Photo Album PictureGearManaging Your Pictures 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 CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs of the notebook you purchased Using the System Recovery CDsTo use the System Recovery CDs Recovering Microsoft Word If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDTo repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent Using the Driver Recovery CDsTo use the Driver Recovery CDs VAIO Notebook User Guide My notebook does not start TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 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 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 My software program stops responding or crashes Troubleshooting softwareMy PC card is not working 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 soundI cannot print Troubleshooting the printerMy microphone does not work 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