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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Warranty
Dimension
Connecting a Power Source
Using Battery Power
Recovery CDs
Indicators
Safety
Using Power Saving Modes
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VAIO
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Notebook Computer
User Guide
PCG-XG9
®
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Contents
Page
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Page
Owner’s Record
Safety Information
Regulatory Information
FCC Part
Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States
Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada
Industry Canada Notice
Page
Contents
Using Infrared Communication Devices
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device
Contents
Xii
Features
Welcome
Unpacking Your Vaio Notebook Computer
Remove the following hardware items from the box
Software CDs
Recovery CDs
Manuals
Other
Front
Using Your Notebook Computer
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Left
Right
Back
Bottom
Connecting a Power Source
Using the AC Adapter
To insert the battery pack
Using Battery Power
Connecting a Power Source
Battery Indicator Meaning
Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning
Connecting a Power Source
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the battery pack
Starting Your Computer
Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
To close the intercooler flap
Closing the Front Panel
Closing the Front Panel
Registering Windows 98 Second Edition
Registering Your Computer
Registering Your Computer
Using the Jog Dial
Launcher mode
Using the Jog Dial Guide mode
To change/close the Jog Dial window display mode
To Use the Jog Dial
Software that supports the Jog Dial
Name Description
Information on Using the Jog Dial
Action Description
Using the Preinstalled Sony Software
Software Description
IconDescription
Using the Jog Dial
Allocating Other Functions to the Jog Dial
Deleting Software from the Allocation List
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide IconDescription
Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Key Description
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key
Combination Function
Light Off
Indicators
Indicator Function
Combinations Feature
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Some functions are not available until Windows launches
Using the Touchpad
Using the Touchpad
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To Use as an External Drive
To insert a diskette
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To use as an internal drive
To remove a diskette
To remove the floppy disk drive
To insert a disc
Using the DVD-ROM Drive
Using the DVD-ROM Drive
Close the tray by pushing it gently
To play DVDs
To remove the DVD-ROM drive
To insert the DVD drive
Using PC Cards
To insert a PC card
Using PC Cards
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove a PC card
Link cables
Using Smart Connect
Using Smart Connect
Using Infrared Communication Devices
To use infrared communication with another computer
Using Infrared Communication Devices
System Idle Mode
Using Power Saving Modes
Normal Mode
To activate System Idle mode
Using Power Saving Modes
System Suspend Mode
System Hibernation Mode
To activate System Suspend mode
Using a Second Battery Pack
To insert a second battery pack
To remove the second battery pack
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Phone Line
Connecting a Phone Line
Connecting the Mini Docking Station
Back
Left Right
Connecting the Mini Docking Station
Before connecting the Mini Docking Station
Docking/FDD connector
To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer
Release the left tab
To connect a printer
Connecting a Printer
Connecting a Printer
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
To connect a floppy disk drive
Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
To use the floppy disk drive stand
To connect an MD deck or a CD player
Connecting AV Devices
Connecting AV Devices
To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier
To connect a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device
To connect a TV or a Video Deck
Before using the printer
To connect a printer
Connecting a Printer
Connecting an External Display
To connect a computer display
Press Result
Connecting an External Display To connect a projector
To select a display
To connect a digital still camera
Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device
To connect a desktop computer
Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device
Connecting External Speakers
To connect external speakers
To connect an external microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
Getting Help
Read Me First
My computer does not start
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
My computer locks up
Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anything
Can’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station
My software program locks up or crashes
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette
Cannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
Pointer does not move
Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound
My modem does not work
My touchpad does not work
My microphone does not work
My mouse does not work
My PC card is not working
My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click
My computer does not shut down
Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud
Power Management
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot print
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
Using the System Recovery CDs
Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
Using the Application Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
Changing the Window design of Sony Software
Placing a Keycap
Placing a Keycap
To place a keycap
Enter Key
Adding Memory
To remove a memory module
Adding Memory To install a memory module
Tabs
Adding Memory
To view the system memory
About the Software on Your Computer
Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition
CompuServe
About the Software on Your Computer
Media Bar
Microsoft Works Suite
Quicken Basic
About Your Recovery CDs
Smart Write
For Answers to Your Software Questions
AT&T WorldNet Service AT&T
EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network, Inc
America Online America Online
Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation
McAfee VirusScan Network Associates, Inc
Mindspring Internet Desktop MindSpring
Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation
Sony Service Center
WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation
Specifications
Limited Warranty
Supplied Accessories
Service
Power Requirements
Temperature
Dimensions
Weight
Storage Temperature
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