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Sony PCG-XG700 manual FDD Connecting, Floppy disk drive supplied, Floppy disk drive cable supplied

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

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Using the Mini Docking Station

✍If your notebook is in power saving mode, switch to normal mode before connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking Station.

1With the VAIO logo facing up, plug the cable firmly into the connector and both of the alignment posts in the guide holes.

2With the VAIO logo facing up, plug the FDD into the other end until it locks in place.

FDD Connecting

Floppy disk drive (supplied)

Mini Docking Station left side (supplied)

2	1	Alignment posts

Floppy disk drive cable (supplied)

✍When you connect the floppy disk drive to the floppy disk drive connector of the Mini Docking Station, you cannot use the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive cable. The printer can be connected to the printer port on the Mini Docking Station.

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Sony PCG-XG700K, PCG-XG500K manual FDD Connecting, Floppy disk drive supplied, Floppy disk drive cable supplied

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 VAIO Notebook User Guide Safety InformationOwner’s Record Avoid using the modem during an electrical stormAVERTISSEMENT Safety InformationÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Declaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationFCC Part VAIO Notebook User GuideTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act of United StatesRegulatory 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 Ergonomic Considerations Installing Display Filterclips 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 the Keyboard Using Your VAIO NotebookKeyboard 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 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 PackCharging Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery packUsing a Second Battery Pack Attaching Weight SaverTo 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 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 DVgate Adjusting Image ResolutionDigital 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 modei.LINK * Interface Internal TimerDialog 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 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 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 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 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 ScenesManaging Your Pictures PictureGearCreating 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 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 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 My PC card is not working Troubleshooting softwareMy 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 audioMy microphone does not work Troubleshooting the printerI 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