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1. Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display lt 1 TV output Press the Jog Dial to toggle to the external monitor connected to an optional Mini Docking Station PCGA PSX1 and the LCD m LCD and external display Only LCD _________ Brightness Turn the Jog Dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Press the Jog Dial to confirm the adjustment Volume Turn the Jog Dial to adjust the volume of the internal speakers Press the Jog Dial to confirm the adjustment Mute Press the Jog Dial to mute the volume of the internal speakers 22 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Preinstalled Sony Software You can use additional functions with select preinstalled Sony software See Using the Jog Dial on page 18 for more information When using the Sony software be sure to activate the window that supports the Jog Dial For software that does not support the Jog Dial see Software that does not support the Jog Dial on page 21 Software Smart Label PictureGear Media Bar Smart Capture DVgate Still DVgate Motion DVgate Assemble DVgate Clip DVgate Scan Smart Write Description Turn the Jog Dial to toggle through the labels Press the Jog Dial to switch to the Time Shift mode Time Shift mode Turn the Jog Dial to see labels with dates from the past or the future Press shortly to change the time intervals Press longer to return to the
2. www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SON YPC 1 888 476 6972 Specifications 99 Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive DVD ROM Drive Laser Diode Properties Modem Infrared Multipurpose Bay Expansion Capabilities Built in Capabilities Telecommunication Capabilities PCG XG9 500 MHz Mobile Pentium III 18 1 GBt 128 MB PC 100 SDRAM Two 64 MB modules expandable to 256 MB 13 3 XGA TFT 256 KB CPU Integrated MPEG2 Digital Video supports full screen playback 128 bit accelerator with 2 5MB Video RAM 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Removable 3 5 1 44 MB Reads CD data from 10 3X to 24X variable transfer rate t Reads DVD data from 1 7X to 4X variable transfer rate DVD ROM drive wave length 780 nm and 650 nm laser output 4 59 W K56flex technology V 90 compatible data fax modem t Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard Supports Floppy disk drive included Second rechargeable battery optional Hot warm swap DVD ROM drive included CD R W 2nd Hard Disk drive Two type II PC cards and One type III PC card Card Bus support Microphone Stereo speakers Digital touch pad Fax send receive 100 VAIO
3. LFT 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 4 Follow steps 8 and 9 of To install a memory module Adding Memory EA To install a memory module Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the screw at the bottom of your computer Unscrew the screw with a screwdriver of a proper size 4 Lift the two stoppers at the bottom of the keyboard and slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Fo SON SSSR FSR SSS SASS SSS ISSSSR LSVSF SSS WSS SS QS J stopper 88 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs then gently lean it over the display Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Remove the new memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module as described in the following graphic 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks Adding Memory EJ 8 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when replacing the keyboard 9 Close the computer cover and tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer To view the system memory Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button
4. Notebook Computer User Guide Model Connection Capabilities Additional Connection Capabilities With Mini Docking Station not supplied Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Power Management Battery PCG XG9 USB Port S400 i LINK Microphone Headphone Mini docking station Infrared Microphone Type II amp III PC Cards Optical digital audio output VGA monitor S400 i LINK Mouse PS 2 style keyboard Control A1 II S Video output Video output Serial port Line in Line out Two USB ports Parallel printer Floppy disk drive Type II amp II PC Cards Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight Saver FDD stand FDD cable Accessory case Filter cleaner 90 day limited express service t Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 90 day parts labor standard Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 49 5 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC 120 240V Energy Star compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Lithium ion supports dual battery operation Specifications E 01 Model PCG XG9 Dimensions 11 9 w x 1 8 h x 9 9 d 303 x 45 x 250 7mm Weight 6 0 Ibs 2 7 kg with battery and weight saver 6 4 Ibs 2 9 kg with battery and floppy disk drive Operating 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Temperature Temperature gradient le
5. hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day For Answers to Your Software Questions EA eMail inChorus Softlink Inc website http www sonk com phone 408 970 3370 e mail support sonk com hours M F 8AM 5PM Pacific Time McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc website http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5PM Central Time Mindspring Internet Desktop MindSpring website http help mindspring com support phone 800 719 4660 Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation website http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation website http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AM Eastern Time Quicken Basic Intuit Inc website http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 98 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Windows 98 Second Edition Operating System Word Works Money Outlook Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation website http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation website http
6. up is the side that plays Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Eq VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the DVD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your DVD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator light turns off then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Computer for more information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole To play DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should use the following recommendations Close any open applications before playing a DVD ROM movie The DVD player automatically adjusts the screen properties when you play a DVD movie Depending on the display setup properties you have selected you may need to use the Fn F command to expand the movie to full screen size When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD profile With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can
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8. others who share your interests AT amp T WorldNet Service ATST Fast reliable Internet access from AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T WorldNet Service provides web based e mail a personalized start page from Excite easy access to the Excite search engine free web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and special shopping discounts at Market Square About the Software on Your Computer 91 CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely information in depth research and professional communities backed by state of the art technologies including high speed access and powerful e mail messaging DVgate Motion Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments DVgate Still Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own still images You can save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB web site a member newsletter and 24 hour te
9. un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign a chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s a une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 Contents Welcome sosnaranteny apin en area erteaunea 1 CIS Seas cee ca cprecesaacte ct aaeccebanat crest ie aren eie EEEE Eae SERES SE Ea EEEE 1 Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook Computer ssssesscsssseeees 2 ManyalS aesir sesers sueroaren E DEEE E E Eanes DAES aaas ERE na TAERE Esar 3 Software C Dgs iiare aneia aiaa UOK a EAEE Eiana aiea 3 Recovery CDS eissii iee E EI EE E EEE EAE 3 Oi aTe EEE E E 3 Using Your Notebook Computer wsiicietncccicasumiieackiucteniuans 4 Locating the Controls and Connectors sssssessssesesissiseeresreseeses 4 BRYON sesssscbessccstscsesdessctatessctscatirascanecabscouestet sesens sess avevescsnasbsbectsctacs carussxsuv 4 LETE 5 fs225 5 ivcest tel aescessad EE E EE AE 5 TETEA o ir E EEE A E E E ET 6 BACK sonein rire e E E E E E ATE 6 oto1n r010 d PPI APAA N EE EEEE E 7 Connecting a Power SOURCE seisrissssrirserisieeoikei iiini 8 Using the AC Adapter isossa era 8 Using Battery POWET screenen aeseea o ro a ne ee a 9 Starting Your COM PUG snpernacesntccnsncaetcceotsnncern
10. 35 operator keys 26 output devices iv P party phone lines 49 PBX 49 PC card inserting 38 release button 38 removing 40 slot protector 39 slots 38 troubleshooting 79 Type III 38 phone 106 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide cable 4 connecting line 49 jack 49 laws governing v power 28 cord 8 indicator light 4 switch 6 13 power saving modes 44 System Hibernation 29 45 System Idle 30 44 System Suspend 45 Video Standby 30 power sources 9 connecting 8 Print Screen key 26 printer connector 55 Printer connector 55 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery packs 8 9 recharging battery packs 10 Recovery CD 83 registering Windows 98 16 your computer 17 regulatory information iii removing battery packs 12 diskettes 33 floppy disk drive 34 Mini Docking Station 53 replacing battery packs 46 restoring data 83 right button 4 5 screen See LCD Scroll Lock 4 indicator light 28 second battery pack 9 46 selecting display 65 LCD 65 monitor 65 power source 9 setting up Windows 98 16 setting up your PC support 72 Shift key 26 Shut Down Windows dialog box 14 Sony Fax on Demand service 72 speakers 4 built in 4 external 68 switching 29 troubleshooting 77 volume 29 Start button 14 starting computer 13 startup problems 14 switching display 29 monitor 29 System Hibernation mode 29 45 System Idle mode 30 44 System Suspend mode 29 45 T technical support support options 72 touchpa
11. Down Windows xi RI What do you want the computer to do C Restart C Restart in MS DOS mode Corcel Hep 3 Select Shut down Click OK an Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator green turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above close all software in use remove the PC cards if inserted disconnect any USB devices end any Infrared Communication devices eee Then restart the computer If the previous steps do not work see My computer does not shut down on page 79 During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See System Suspend Mode on page 45 Closing the Front Panel 15 Closing the Front Panel Close the front panel by holding the clip on the left top of the front panel If you touch the LCD screen you will leave fingerprints on the LCD screen Use the supplied filter cleaner to wipe the LCD screen See Notes on Use for more information To close the intercooler flap The bottom part of the computer does not close automatically To close the intercooler flap grasp the flap with your thumbs while sliding the levers with your index fingers 16 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Registering Windows 98 Second Edition The first time
12. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR aX Partner Sony Corporatio has determined that this Oneri product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for enefgy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other l
13. Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Right button Touchpad Left button Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Help press the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel Double click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and click the Help button EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an internal drive in the drive bay You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting the floppy disk drive You can also connect t
14. When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked Do not connect remove the Mini Docking Station while using Smart Connect as Smart Connect may become unavailable See the Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK cable i LINK cables i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Notebook computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4435 a 3 5 meter cable witha 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a6 pin connector at the other end and VMC IL4635 a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other 42 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the left side You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Using Infrared Communication Devices 43 5 Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is disabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the
15. and repeating the process from step 1 Guide mode The Jog Dial window displays the desired function Software that supports the Jog Dial If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see Using the Preinstalled Sony Software on page 22 Using the Jog Dial BI Software that does not support the Jog Dial If the software in use does not support the Jog Dial you can scroll the window or adjust the window size as described below Action Description Turn the Jog Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are Dial displayed in the on screen display the last selected window will be scrolled Press the Jog Maximizes the size of the active window Press again to Dial return to normal size Press Alt key Minimizes the size of the active window Press both keys and the Jog Dial again to return to normal size Press Shift key Closes the software application or program in use and the Jog Dial Information on Using the Jog Dial The following functions are preinstalled in the Jog Dial launcher See Using the Jog Dial on page 18 Name Description Idle Suspend Press the Jog Dial to select a power saving mode See Hibernation Using Power Saving Modes on page 44 for more information External display Press the Jog Dial to toggle through the computer display and the LCD
16. as an external drive by connecting it to the floppy disk drive connector on the left side of the Mini Docking Station You can connect it without turning off your computer To connect a floppy disk drive Plug the cable firmly into the connector with the VAIO logo facing up and both of the alignment posts in the guide holes Floppy disk drive supplied OI 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 EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To use the floppy disk drive stand You can put the floppy disk drive on the Mini Docking Station by using the floppy disk stand supplied with the Mini Docking Station 1 Insert the projections on the floppy disk drive into the Mini Docking Station holes as illustrated below Projections Holes 2 Slide the floppy disk drive stand in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place 3 Slide the floppy disk drive in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place then connect the floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking Station with the floppy disk drive cable Do not open the LCD panel too wide when the floppy disk drive stand is attached Connecting AV Devices 59 Connecting AV Devices You can use audio video devices by connecting the AV devices to the Mini Docking Station See also t
17. card These slots are compatible with Card Bus Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the Customizing Your Notebook Computer manual for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions of the PC card with this computer To insert a PC card Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Pull the PC card RELEASE button away from the computer then push it in toward the computer ES SSS SSS ESSE SSS SOS SS OSES SSSSSSSSSS SH SLISS ss Using PC Cards 2 Remove the PC card slot protector When you use a Type II PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The RELEASE button comes out Knock down the RELEASE button toward the display panel PC card 40 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To remove a PC card Do not force a card into the slot as this may
18. easy to use interface that allows you to send and receive faxes easily Upgrade to WinFax Pro to receive additional features About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased 96 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated website http www adobe com phone 206 628 2746 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM Pacific Time America Online America Online website http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T website http www worldnet att net phone 800 400 1447 e mail worldnet attmail com hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc website http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc website http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net
19. if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability close all open applications push the power button and hold it there for four seconds or more to completely shut down the computer Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 81 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 83 The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Q Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Q Full Restore with Format formats the
20. normal time interval Refer to Smart Label Help for more information Turn the Jog Dial to change the size of the images Press the Jog Dial to optimize the size of the images Turn the Jog Dial to select a track Press the Jog Dial to play Press again to pause DVD Player is on Turn the Jog Dial to select the chapter Press the Jog Dial to play or pause Smart Capture window Simple Menu Select Capture mode Still mode or Video Mail mode Full Menu Operate the basic function of Smart Capture For details see Smart Capture online help Turn the Jog Dial forward or back to view individual images while in pause Turn the Jog Dial forward or back to view the video by single frame while in pause Turn the Jog Dial to scroll the list Turn the Jog Dial forward or back to rewind the video by single frame while in pause Turn the Jog Dial to scroll the list Turn the Jog Dial to move the cursor vertically Press the Jog Dial to move to the top of the document Press again to move to the bottom of the document Using the Jog Dial 23 Allocating Other Functions to the Jog Dial You can allocate other functions to the Jog Dial or delete them with the Jog Dial setup software 1 Click Setup in the Jog Dial window to display the Jog Dial Setup window If the Jog Dial Setup window is not displayed double click or in the task tray fet Jog Dial Setup 12 xi Registration Timer Information Dialog Configuration Sound Se
21. of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 3 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le p
22. resolution of problems If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your notebook computer s online registration service You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a Phone Line on page 49 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of the unit You can turn and or press the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software application adjust the internal speaker volume etc Jog Dial The Jog Dial window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode Launcher mode The Jog Dial window switches to the launcher mode if no software program is in use or when the Jog Dial window becomes active Jog Dial window in the launcher mode Using the Jog Dial Guide mode The Jog Dial is in the Guide mode when a software application or program is in use and the Jog Dial
23. the Controls and Connectors Front 1 Power indicator pages 13 28 7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen pages 13 101 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators pages 10 28 3 Keyboard page 25 3 Hard disk drive indicator page 28 9 Speakers pages 29 79 4 Num Lock indicator page 28 Internal microphone 5 Caps Lock indicator page 28 ri Touchpad page 31 6 Scroll Lock indicator page 28 Left right buttons page 31 Locating the Controls and Connectors 5 Left 1 PC card slots page 38 3 Battery bay page 9 2 5400 i LINK connector page 70 4 Phone line jack page 49 6 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Right 2 1 Power button page 24 4 Microphone connector page 71 2 Multipurpose bay pages 32 47 5 Q Headphone connector page 70 3 Jog Dial page 18 6 Intercooler flap Back WX O C00 000 T 1 Infrared port connector page 42 4 Y SB connector page 73 2 Docking Floppy disk drive connector 5 DC In connector page 8 3 Monitor connector page 66 L
24. the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can toggle the output among the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode in the Customizing Your Notebook Computer manual for more information To Press Result Switch to an Fn F7 Toggles among the LCD the external display external connected to the Monitor connector and both display the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display lt H 66 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device You can use the Mini Docking Station to connect your notebook computer to another computer or to connect other peripherals such as the Sony Digital Still Camera To use the Mini Docking Station SERIAL connector switch the SERIAL CONTROL A1 1 switch to SERIAL To connect a desktop computer Q Use the oa symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug a null modem cable not supplied into this port on the Mini Docking Station and into the serial port on the desktop computer to your computer Null modem cable not supplied To connect a digital still camera Q Use the 0 symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug the connecti
25. the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Notebook Computer PCG XG9 please contact 1 888 4SON YPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an
26. 8 installing additional 38 hardware online support 72 headphone 4 connector 6 Help Mouseware 31 help 72 I i LINK 5 indicator lights 28 battery 4 10 28 46 Caps Lock 4 28 charge status 10 hard drive 4 28 Num Lock 4 28 power 4 Scroll Lock 4 28 Information on Using the Jog Dial 21 infrared communication devices 42 other computers 42 infrared port 42 a infrared transmission active distance 43 troubleshooting 43 input devices iv Insert key 26 inserting battery pack 9 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 35 diskettes into drive 33 installing hard drives 38 hardware 48 peripherals 48 interference iv internal speakers See speakers J Jog Dial 18 K keyboard 26 connector 4 L LCD lock lever 13 selecting to display output 65 troubleshooting 75 left button 4 lever LCD 13 weight saver release 47 Limited Warranty card 17 Line In 5 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 9 M microphone 6 connecting 69 troubleshooting 78 Mini Docking Station 50 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 77 monitor 6 connecting 64 selecting 65 switching among 29 mouse troubleshooting 78 Mouse Properties screen 31 Mouseware accessing help 31 features 31 multiple phone lines 49 N navigation keys 26 network connecting 38 Notebook Computer 4 Num Lock 4 indicator light 28 numeric keypad area 26 O online help 72 opening DVD ROM drive tray
27. For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display monitor page 64 Q Projector page 65 5 Turn off your computer and all peripherals and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the AC outlet before making connections Connect the power cord after connecting all peripherals Turn on your computer after turning on the power of all peripherals When you connect an external display you may not be able to display both the LCD and external display simultaneously depending on the external display To connect a computer display You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers and an external microphone See Connecting External Speakers on page 68 and Connecting an External Microphone on page 69 for details on connecting external speakers and an external microphone Computer display Power cord Display cable not supplied to O Monitor See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Display To connect a projector Using a projector connected to your computer can be convenient for presentations and slide shows Projector w oeo e COCOCOOODONOADODTOD to O Monitor Audio cable not supplied RGB signal cable See
28. SONY VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG XG9 SONY VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG XG9 AE Notice to Users 1999 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States
29. VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Eject button LED indicator Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on as data may be lost To remove the floppy disk drive When the computer is off skip steps 1 and 3 1 Right click the PowerPanel icon in the task tray and choose Remove multipurpose bay device when using an internal drive When using an external drive choose Remove external FDD instead 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay 3 Click OK on the message screen When the multipurpose bay is empty attach the weight saver to it See step 3 of Using a Second Battery Pack on page 46 for details on attaching the weight saver Using the DVD ROM Drive Ea Using the DVD ROM Drive Your computer comes with a DVD ROM drive You can play both DVDs and CDs To insert a disc Turn on the computer When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Computer for more information on System Suspend and System Hibernation modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out Eject button 3 Place a DVD or CD in the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing
30. a differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your i LINK compatible device for more information on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information The connections and features may vary depending on the i LINK compatible devices See i LINK cables on page 41 and Connecting an i LINK compatible Device above for more information on cables and connections You can connect the digital video camera recorder either to your notebook computer or to the optional i LINK port replicator When you connect the digital video camera recorder to your computer or an i LINK port replicator do not connect anything to the other i LINK connector Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB dev
31. able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures LJ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver LJ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected LJ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielde
32. art as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Q Ifthe previous step does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete may result in data loss in files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the Read Me First for a complete list of software contact phone numbers My DVD ROM drive tray does not open Q Make sure the computer is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM drive Q If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button I can t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station Click the Start button and choose Programs Media Bar Mini Docking Station Setup Confirm that Enable Mini Docking Station is checked 76 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide There is no sound from my external speakers attached to the Mini Docking Station while a music CD is playing in the CD ROM drive Click the Start button and choose Control Panel Double click YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config Digital Output Confirm that ON All Sources analog out is muted is checked If this is checked the computer does not output sound cannot play a CD ROM DVD ROM Q Make sure the DVD ROM drive is inserted cor
33. ay a CD disc and experience higher quality audio Mini Docking Station Audio cable not supplied Active speaker amplifier etc To LINE OUT To LINE IN CD player etc ili Connecting AV Devices 61 To connect a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device Connect the OPTICAL OUT connector to a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device to experience Dolby Digital recorded videos and dynamic sound To connect a TV or a Video Deck Connect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio video cables Switch the input channel of the TV to external input You also need to set up the TV configuration system See To select the display in the Customizing Your Notebook Computer manual for more information Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector To S Video Input Digital Surround Headphone not supplied Optical digital cable You can experience Dolby Digital or PCM sound from the OPTICAL OUT connector Switch the Digital output to PCM when you connect a device that does not support Dolby Digital otherwise the speakers or your hearing may be damaged by the increased volume Switch the Digital output to PCM when you play DVDs that support linear PCM recording on the Mini Docking Station 62 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Printer You can connect the printer to your c
34. browse the web send Internet e mail chat read newsgroups and compose great web documents PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony Digital Still Camera or a Sony Mavica Camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy access to Excite plus quality customer service all at a competitive price 94 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Quicken Basic 99 Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Smar
35. ces Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Using the Keyboard BA Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination Function A F1 Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn A Insert Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel 28 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned D on Light is red in System Idle mode and flashes red in System Suspend mode Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 1 Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the drive bay on the right s
36. chnical support eMail inChorus Softlink Inc This communications tool turns your e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your pre recorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services popular file formats 92 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Media Bar Sony Electronics Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices In addition to audio video library cataloging and playlist management Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 98 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft Money 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Money 99 is
37. d 4 31 troubleshooting 73 startup 14 73 turning on computer 13 TV interference iv U USB connector 6 V Video Standby mode 30 BO W warranty 17 weight saver attaching 46 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 16 Control Panel 43 Explorer 27 Find window 27 Finish button 16 help 27 key 26 key combinations 27 License Agreement 16 registering 16 setup 16 Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 14 taskbar 14 75
38. d an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une ba
39. d and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment Notebook Computer PCG XG9 causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens
40. damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem When the computer is on be sure to follow the steps below otherwise the system may not activate properly When the computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 1 Click the Start button point to Setup and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the PC card icon 3 Click the name of the PC card you want to remove from the list that displays then click Stop 4 When the message You can remove the PC card appears in the display click OK 5 Press the RELEASE button to remove the PC card Upper eject button Lower eject button Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot Using Smart Connect 41 Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO Notebook Computer to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer
41. dware items from the box S 4 FDD stand Main unit Floppy disk drive Power cord Weight saver FDD drive cable LCD screen cleaning cloth not shown AC adapter cables Battery pack FDD drive battery pack and weight saver FDD drive cable INSIDE ACCESSORY CASE 1 INSIDE ACCESSORY CASE 2 ne 3 Manuals Q The VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also includes product specifications Q Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software information Q The Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer s limited warranty statement a The Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Software CDs a Microsoft Works Suite 99 5 CD set Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Q Application Recovery CD s Other Q Setting up your VAIO Notebook Computer poster Q Packet containing special product offers 4 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad floppy disk drive and DVD ROM drive Locating
42. e Troubleshooting 77 My speakers have no sound Q If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial Q If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press f or gt to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial to control the volume Q If your computer is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If youare using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows 98 Q If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 49 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook computer modem All preinstalled Sony programs are c
43. e Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 81 You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows NT Workstation 4 0 drivers on your computer 5 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Appl
44. e battery pack from your computer My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98 Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Q If you are using two PC cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See the PowerPanel Help for more information EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the Customizing Your Notebook Computer manual for details on using Sony Notebook Setup The i LINK compatible devices connected to the Mini Docking Station do not work Use the i LINK connector of the computer The i LINK compatible devices connected to the computer do not work The message There are no Digital Video devices connected to this computer or the power is off appears Unplug the i LINK cable and plug it again Power Management The operating system may become unstable
45. end and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select 5 If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is red in this mode To activate System Idle mode Press Fn S the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial To return to normal mode Press any key or touch the touchpad Using Power Saving Modes 45 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The red power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc or press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key or the Power button fo
46. enernsedacecesonensssncneenessnenocsensatcenutecreasnsenes 85 Adding Memory cocaujonuseanddeviendanmameuuiie recat ate a enie 86 About the Software on Your Computer 0 cceeseseseteteteteseeees 90 About Your Recovery CDS cccceseesssessssseseseseessesesesesesseseessens 95 For Answers to Your Software Questions ccccsceseeseeseeseees 96 SONY Service Center teis tar sgeire E a EEEE E a ERE 98 SP SCI MCALIOMG POENE EE E E E EE ET 99 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook Computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Notebook Computer see page 99 Q Exceptional performance Your computer includes a fast Intel processor Q Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Q Windows 98 Second Edition Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Q Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet and use the dialing and fax features VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook Computer Remove the following har
47. enter Step 1 Documentation Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http www sony com pcsupport This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Troubleshooting 73 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 14 Turnin
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49. ery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as System Suspend or System Hibernation 12 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the battery pack Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack 3 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode Starting Your Computer 13 Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever 2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on Power indicator 5 If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key 14 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Shut
50. ery pack into the battery bay Battery pack supplied Label side facing down 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks While attaching the Mini Docking Station 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 10 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 percent full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour See Displaying Detailed Battery Information in the online manual Customizing Your Notebook Computer There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicators Battery pack supplied Battery Indicator Meaning Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on a the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink When BOTH the Battery indicator and Power indicator sing
51. ey Caps Lock Enter Esc Fi F2 F3 F4 Fs Fe F Fs F9 Fio Fn FIZ NumLk Pril6c Insert Delete XK lt 9 E eyo I _ Scr Lk Sys Rq Pause Break Ke Backspace 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 re Q W JE R T U i fo mir 4c J gt u pale eal pak J fee A a i Z X IC V JB Myl lt l gt a t Shift key asm p l ay Pg Up Ctrl Fn a Alt At fay Ctr gt Pg Dn End Ctrl key _ J Numeric keyboard Applications key Navigation keys Fn key Windows 98 key If the keycap comes off put it back in its place and push down gently until it clicks into place If the Enter key Space key or Shift key comes off see Placing a Keycap on page 85 Do not take off the keycaps intentionally or push excessively when replacing them as this may cause the unit to malfunction 26 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the area numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make cor
52. g off the computer using other methods may result in data loss My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 48 Q If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer Q Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it again then turn on the power Q When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup would appear at the bottom of the display Should this happen 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter to move to the next i
53. hard disk drive and then restores all the original software oO Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system the notebook computer utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 82 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD s You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System Recovery CD Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Getting Started manual You will need this number to complete the recovery process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The System recovery utility boots from the DVD ROM drive It must be in the DVD ROM drive when you turn on the computer 2 Shut d
54. he speaker cable into this connector Speaker cable supplied with speakers Headphone See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Microphone 69 Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone 5 Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord Turn on the peripheral devices power then turn on your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone Q Use the to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Microphone Microphone See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use 70 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting an i LINK compatible Device You can connect an i LINK compatible device such as a digital video camera recorder to the S400 i connector You can then download digital pictures from the i LINK compatible digital video camera recorder Digital video camera recorder SSS SSS SSS SSSSSSSSRES e ERR i LINK cable not supplied The Sony digital video camera recorder DCR PC7 is pictured you may need to connect your camer
55. he floppy disk drive while in power saving mode See also To insert to remove the disk drive while in power saving mode in the online manual To Use as an External Drive Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer using the floppy disk drive cable supplied with the VAIO logo facing up Floppy disk drive supplied OINA Floppy disk drive cable supplied Align the logo on the cable with the slot connection and insert the connector straight into the slot 5 You can use the floppy disk drive in the upright position using the floppy disk drive stand as illustrated below Floppy disk drive cable supplied Using the Floppy Disk Drive 33 To use as an internal drive If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 34 or To remove the second battery pack on page 47 2 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO logo facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette Floppy disk EZ s To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette
56. he manuals and online help that came with your AV devices To connect an MD deck or a CD player If you connect the Mini Docking Station and an MD deck or a CD player which has a CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 1 connector you can play a CD disc create your own CD database or edit an MD disc Mini Docking Station connect to the computer SERIAL CONTROL A1 JI switch To Digital In CONTROL A1 c ne NE 000 a deck es Gb gees To Digital In CONTROL A1 4 HH ME Optical Digital cable D a Monaural mini plug cable To Digital Out CONTROL A1 CD player To use the CONTROL A1 1 connector on the Mini Docking Station switch the SERIAL CONTROL A1 1 switch to CONTROL A1 1 Use monaural mini plug cables shorter than 2 meters with no resistance CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 I 60 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To record music to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the OPTICAL OUT available by connecting to the Mini Docking Station follow these steps 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config 3 Select Digital Output and click ON All Sources Analog out is muted 4 Click OK To connect a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier Connect a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier to the LINE IN or LINE OUT connector of the Mini Docking Station to pl
57. ication Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore 84 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Changing the Window design of Sony Software To change the window design of Sony software 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click UI Design Selector 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for you software will match the UI Design Selector window 5 To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt 6 Click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the window design of your Sony software displays Placing a Keycap Placing a Keycap Place the Enter keycap Shift keycap and Space keycap as described below For other keys place the keycaps in their original place and gently push down until they click To place a keycap Enter Key projections Push down projections Shift key and Space key projections projections Do not use force to remove the keycaps as this may result in a malfunction Do not push too hard on the keycaps when placing them 86 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory to 256 MB by installing an optional mem
58. ice to your computer U OUOQOCOOCIOCOOD i OODIOOOIDADOODIOCODDID USB device USB connecting cable not supplied You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer Therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use 72 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence 1 VAIO Notebook Read Me First VAIO Notebook User Guide Customizin Your VAIO Notebook Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Knowledge Database Sony Fax on Demand Calling Sony Customer Support Contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software support information The User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also contains product specifications The electronic document contains additional information on customizing your computer You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Help C
59. ide of the computer 2 Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn 6 y P off the computer when this indicator light is on Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the The alphanumeric character numeric keypad are active keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in Letters appear in lower case as uppercase as you type The you type unless you hold Shift key lowers the case of down the Shift key typed letters when Caps Lock is on Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls display normally depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Using the Keyboard 29 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn 2 ESC System Suspend Fn 1X F3 Mute On Off Fn lt 1 F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn L00 F7 Switch to the external display LCD Fn Lo F8 Fn tJ F12 System Hibernation Function Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power switch on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then f or 2 To decrease volume press Fn F4 then dore Adjusts the brightness of
60. imited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony i LINK VAIO Media Bar DVgate PictureGear Memory Stick and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows Windows NT and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG XG9 Serial Number WARNING _ To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture L To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations LJ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to
61. infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life Use the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication Do not use the icon in the taskbar Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3 s inches 1 meter with an approximate radius of 15 degrees Infrared port approximately 15 degrees 44 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has three distinct power saving modes System Idle System Susp
62. ing the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the DVD ROM drive on page 37 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on Multipurpose bay Battery pack Label side facing down 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack Insert the tab of the weight saver into the hollow of the multipurpose bay slot and then push the weight saver into the multipurpose bay until it clicks Battery pack LEO AGIZ ae ar ee ig SEE LSE ES LEE A L ZL lt a Weight saver Using a Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack on page 21 for more information Battery indicators Battery pack supplied To remove the second battery pack 1 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow See also To remove the floppy disk drive on page 34 00000 4 RELEASE lever 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver If you attach t
63. ister your Sony VAIO Notebook computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer SSSISSOSSSSSS SSS DSRS ISS CESSES 5 Phone line jack Y M f Phone line jack Phone cable not supplied 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting the Mini Docking Station You can use the PCGA PSX1 Mini Docking Station optional to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display Docking connector UN DOCK button IN USE indicator DC IN indicator RELEASE lever 0000000000000 000009900000 9 fo 11 12 13 14 1 5400 8 z DCIN 2 S VIDEO 9 Mouse Keyboard 3 VIDEO 10 OPTICAL OUT 4 OMonitor 11 CONTROL A1 I 5 LINE OUT 12 SERIAL CONTROL A1 T s
64. le blink the battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Connecting a Power Source 11 To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information in the online manual Customizing Your Notebook Computer When the battery is running out of power both the battery indicator light and power indicator light blink When the computer is directly connected to AC power and a battery pack is in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 44 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the batt
65. mouse PCGA UMS1 check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad does not work You may have disabled the touchpad while no mouse was connected to the computer If so you must restart the computer to make the touchpad work again Troubleshooting 79 I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and then change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work press the power button forward and hold it for at least four seconds to turn off the power Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove th
66. ng cable into this port on the Mini Docking Station and into the Digital I O connector on the digital still camera Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device 67 If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick media slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick card Copy images to the Memory Stick card and insert the card into the optional Memory Stick PC Card Adapter Insert the adapter into the PC card slot on your computer See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices on page 42 68 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord Turn on the peripheral devices power then turn on your computer Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes To connect external speakers QQ Use the 2 symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug t
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68. nu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts If your computer still displays the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support Troubleshooting 75 My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display Q The display mode may be in external display mode Press Fn while pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart the computer Q If you cannot rest
69. ocating the Controls and Connectors EA Bottom 1 q Intercooler flap lever z Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow as indicated below and lift the cover The bottom portion of the computer lifts automatically and the back connectors appear LCD lock lever 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 3 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet Notebook computer oco Ge OOTOTOONOATONOINOOD gt o Power cord supplied Connecting a Power Source 9 Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer See Using Power Saving Modes on page 44 Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack Open the cover of the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Insert the batt
70. ompatible 78 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flex technology and V 90 capability Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If youare having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems D If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone on page 69 for details My mouse does not work Q Ifyou are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard on page 56 for details D If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on you must restart your computer Q If you are using an optional Sony USB
71. omputer using the printer cable and the supplied floppy disk drive cable to print documents Before using the printer Q You need to install the software supplied with the printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information Q You need to set up the printer s port See I cannot print on page 80 for more information about setting up the printer ports To connect a printer Plug the floppy disk drive cable to the docking FDD connector on your computer Then connect the printer cable supplied with the printer to the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive cable XO CTT CTT cc Floppy disk drive cable a it PRINTER Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer Connecting a Printer 63 5 Before you connect the printer turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the AC outlet Plug the power cord after finishing all the connections Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 98 it may not function properly You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use When using a USB printer connect it to the USB connector of your computer or of the Mini Docking Station 64 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer
72. ory module If you are upgrading to 192 MB or 256 MB you will need to remove both of the memory modules that come with your computer Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install a memory module in your computer See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause malfunction If you are using only one memory module you must use the slot closest to the front of the computer D Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Q Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD D Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module To remove a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module 2 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the memory module 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released
73. own your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 14 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process A Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 83 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from th
74. personal finance software that lets you perform your financial tasks everything from paying bills to planning for the future in a smarter faster way With Money s online services you can pay bills and bank from the comfort of home Microsoft Outlook 98 Microsoft Corporation Outlook 98 is Microsoft s premier messaging and collaboration client It combines the leading support for Internet standards based messaging systems with integrated calendar contact and task management features Microsoft Word 97 Microsoft Corporation The world s leading word processor allows you to create professional looking letters school reports and other documents using ready to use templates automatic formatting and spelling and grammar checkers About the Software on Your Computer 93 Microsoft Works Suite 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Works Suite is an integrated program for creating spreadsheets databases calendars and more The Works Calendar reminds you of important dates MindSpring Internet Desktop MindSpring Enterprises Inc The MindSpring Internet Desktop offers you access to different areas of the Internet from one convenient program With a single click on the MindSpring Internet Desktop you can easily search the Internet send and receive e mail access news and weather and more Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all in one Internet tool that makes it easy to
75. point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 9 of To install a memory module on page 87 90 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles For support information see For Answers to Your Software Questions on page 96 Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you America Online America Online America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with Easy to Use E mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of
76. r less than 4 seconds System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode You can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds Q Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation 46 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observ
77. rections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as ona typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 27 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 29 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choi
78. rectly Q Make sure the label of the disc is facing up Q If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while the computer is turned on Q Clean the disc Q Check the speaker volume The pointer does not move Q Click the Start button on the Windows 98 bar and select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter Q If you cannot turn off the computer as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete to restart the computer Q If nothing occurs doing the step above press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Q If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete to stop playback and restart the computer When I click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your DVD ROM drive and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Q If the diskette is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk driv
79. report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak ll A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard The laser beam used in the DVD ROM drive unit is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only AVERTISSEMENT L Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil a l abri de la pluie et de l humidit L Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvir le chassis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu a une personne qualifi e J L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG XG9 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone No 201 930 6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including any interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reason
80. rescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil a la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou
81. set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Computer for information on how to set the power management profile Using the DVD ROM Drive EA To remove the DVD ROM drive When the computer is off skip steps 1 and 3 1 Right click the PowerPanel icon in the task tray and choose Remove Multipurpose bay device The message screen appears 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the DVD ROM drive out of the multipurpose bay 3 Click OK on the message screen Be sure to insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay when the bay is empty See To insert a second battery pack on page 46 on how to insert the weight saver To insert the DVD drive You do not need to shut down the computer to insert the DVD ROM drive into the multipurpose bay You can also insert the DVD ROM drive while the computer is in power saving mode Multipurpose bay DVD ROM drive EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or to connect a network The PC card slots can accommodate at the same time two Type I two Type II or one Type Ill PC
82. ss than 18 F 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 to 80 not condensed when that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Storage Humidity 10 to 90 not condensed when that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary A CD ROM drive reads data at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 17 2X or 2580 kbytes s Data on a DVD ROM disc is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 1 7X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1392 kbytes s The average data transfer standard is approximately 2 85X or 3823 kbytes s A DVD ROM drive reads data on a CD ROM disc at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is approximately 17 15X or 2936 kbytes s or 2576 kbytes s tt Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kpbs using K56flex
83. t Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Smart Label Sony Electronics This tool allows you to record your voice and play it back at any time to remind you of important information such as telephone numbers or appointments It can also be used as a normal text memo pad It can record a voice memo up to 60 seconds long You can combine this with pictures and or text to create a memo that you can place on your computer desktop Smart Publisher Sony Electronics Smart Publisher makes it easy for you to send web pages to the Internet using e mail or FTP About the Software on Your Computer 95 Smart Write Sony Electronics A word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate pictures and sound With Smart Write you can record your voice right into the page and draw directly onto your documents with a computer pencil Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry Sound Forge XP allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work on your desktop Simply cut copy and paste your way to striking multimedia files for use in everything from web pages to desktop presentations WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation WinFax Basic software incorporates an
84. t a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use When using a USB printer connect it to the USB connector of your computer or of the Mini Docking Station See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the Customizing Your Notebook Computer manual 56 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect a PS 2 style mouse or keyboard a Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up 2 amp gt e826 B omn Gb J To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time use the optional PS 2 division connector See Using the Keyboard on page 25 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Do not connect or disconnect the PS 2 device keyboard or mouse when the computer is on as this may cause malfunction The Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 not supplied is a USB device So you must connect it to the USB connector Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive You can use the floppy disk drive
85. technology or V 90 Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed HH Certain restrictions apply Height measured at thickest point Thinnest height is 39 mm If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your VAIO Notebook Region code indicators such as a 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVD discs to indicate what type of player can play the discs Unless a 1 or ALL is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Specifications are subject to change without notice 102 Index A AC adapter 4 8 AC power 8 accessing online support 16 adding hardware 48 peripherals 48 adjusting brightness 13 29 Alt key 26 Application Recovery CD 83 Applications key 26 B battery packs 4 9 charging 10 47 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 4 10 28 46 inserting 9 inserting into battery bay 9 loading 9 power status 10 rechargeable 8 removing 12 46 47 brightness adjusting 13 29 built in speakers 4 See also speakers 29 buttons Eject 35 36 Finish 16 left 4 right 4 Start Windows 98 14 C cables phone 4 power cord 8 canceling commands 26 Caps Lock 4 indicator light 28 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 36 inserting 35 CD ROM DVD ROM drive closing tray 36 opening tray 35
86. tem To enter 01 31 1999 for example type 1 press Enter type 31 press Enter type 1999 then press Enter 74 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter to move to the next item 4 Press gt to select Exit then press V to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Be sure Yes is selected and press Enter If No is selected press to select Yes 6 Select Exit Save Changes then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Be sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS D If the floppy disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Turn off the computer and then turn it on again Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the arrow keys to select the Exit me
87. ter To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer 1 Press the UN DOCK button on the Mini Docking Station or click REMOVE on the Start menu UN DOCK button EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 2 After the IN USE indicator has turned off pull the RELEASE lever on the right side of your computer and release the right tab RELEASE lever 3 Release the left tab When the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery The Mini Docking Station may be removed from the computer Do not remove the Mini Docking Station when the IN USE indicator is lit Connecting a Printer 55 Connecting a Printer You can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to your computer to print documents To connect a printer Q Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer Power cord Printer ol eee IO 900000000000 Printer cable to B supplied with the printer Printer Before you connect the rinter turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter and y p y p p power cord from the electrical outlet Plug the power cord after finishing all the connections Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 98 it may not function properly You can connec
88. the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then f or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then Yor e Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display AL Only external display Toggles through the external display connected to an optional Mini Docking Station PCGA PSX1 and the LCD lt ____ m LCD and external display L_ Only LCD Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the originals state use the power button to turn on power e EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations Function Feature Fn D Turns off the LCD in order to save power To turn the Video standby LCD back on press any key Fn F Zooms the display size in or out when the display is Change the display size set to a low resolution Fn S Puts the system into System Idle mode a power System Idle management state To return the system to the active state press any key You can carry out these functions except for Fn D and Fn F using the Jog Dial See Using the Jog Dial on page 18 for more information Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Touchpad Eg
89. tterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation
90. tting Drag a file to leftmost button or click another Insert buttons to register the application Registered Files escriptio J Folder Search Display file list in folder C wINDOWS gt E Bass Boost Toggles the bass boost setting gt E Hibernation Puts the system into System Hibernatio gt EJ suspend Puts the system into System Suspend r gt E Idle Puts the system into System Idle mode gt E Monitor Switch to the external monitor LCD gt ley TV LCD Toggles the video output to TY and LC gt E Brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD Fia 4 b Insert Remove Modify 2 Select the allocation mode from the allocation menu then click the icon You can select from the following modes Icon Description Drag and drop a software file to this icon to allocate it Click the icon to display the same window that displays when clicking the icon The software name automatically displays Allocate software by entering its name Click the icon to display the window then enter the name of the software and click Next Click Reference to search the available software 24 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Icon Description Get e mail automatically or access the internet Click the FD icon to display the window then enter the requested r information and click Next Allocate Sony software that supports the Jog Dial Click the icon to display the Setup window Select the function yo
91. u want to reallocate then click Next Register the configuration system Click the icon to display the Setup window Select the software you want to register again then click Next Allocate other functions to the Jog Dial Click the icon to display the Setup window then select the function you want to allocate and click Next The preinstalled Sony software and your computer s configuration systems are already allocated 3 Verify the name to be displayed in the Jog Dial window and details of the function then click Next When allocating with the SJ icon enter the name and details then click Next 4 Check Add this setting to Jog Dial Launcher List then click End The window in step 1 appears Click OK to finish the allocation Software marked with gt on the left are now available as Jog Dial functions If you select Assign this setting to PPK function you can start up the software by pressing the Jog Dial while the power is off or the computer is in power saving mode Deleting Software from the Allocation List To delete software from the allocation list click the software you want to delete from the list that displays in the Jog Dial window click the X button then click OK Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Function keys Escape Key Print Screen k
92. using 35 charge status indicator light 10 charging battery packs 10 47 choosing power source 9 coin operated telephones 49 computer 72 lithium ion battery v setting up 4 starting 13 troubleshooting 73 75 connecting coin operated telephones 49 external speakers 68 hard drives 38 microphone 69 Mini Docking Station 50 52 monitor 64 multiple phone lines 49 network 38 party phone lines 49 PBX 49 103 104 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide phone line 49 power source 8 USB device 71 connectors DC In8 headphone 6 i LINK 5 infrared 42 keyboard 4 Line In5 microphone 6 monitor Printer 55 USB 6 correction keys 26 Ctrl key 26 cursor movement keys 26 customer assistance support options 72 D DC In8 digital still camera 42 diskettes ejecting 33 inserting into drive 33 troubleshooting 76 display options 65 See also monitor selecting 65 disposal of lithium ion battery v drives floppy disk 4 installing additional hard disk 38 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 75 E Eject button 33 35 36 ejecting battery packs 47 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 36 diskettes 33 electronic documentation 72 Escape key 26 Express Service technical support 17 external devices display 65 See also monitor speakers 29 68 F faxes laws governing v Finish button 16 floppy disk drive 4 cable 4 disconnecting 34 troubleshooting 76 Fn 30 Fn key 26 combination commands 29 function keys 26 H hard drives indicator light 4 2
93. window is active Some software applications allow you to select an item from the selection list that displays in the List View mode using the Jog Dial There are two List View modes in select Sony software Simple Menu and Full Menu You can switch modes by pressing the Shift key JOG Guide Jog Dial window in the guide mode To change close the Jog Dial window display mode You can change the window size by double clicking the window To close the Jog Dial window click the Close button To display the Jog Dial window press or push the Jog Dial or double click 3 or 3p in the task tray VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To Use the Jog Dial Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial click the Jog Dial window or the Jog Dial icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the Launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item then press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to the Guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function JOG Guide Bx See Information on Using the Jog Dial on page 21 for more information You can allocate other functions to the Jog Dial or delete them with the Jog Dial Setup software For more information see Allocating Other Functions to the Jog Dial on page 23 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the desired function 3 To select another item switch to the Launcher mode by pressing the Jog Dial
94. witch 6 LINE IN 13 10101 Serial 7 Y USB 14 CONTROLA1 II Connecting the Mini Docking Station Left Right Floppy disk drive connector PC card slot Ly Before connecting the Mini Docking Station You need to plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the Mini Docking Station Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an electrical outlet The DC IN indicator lights on Q AC adapter supplied Power cord Tma O Use the specified AC adapter for the power rating of the Mini Docking Station 52 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer Connect the Mini Docking Station to the docking FDD connector on the back of your computer When a charged battery is inserted in your computer you can attach and detach the Mini Docking Station without turning off the computer Open the cover of your computer Docking FDD connector 2 Attach the left side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the left side hollow of your computer Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks Connecting the Mini Docking Station E 3 Attach the right side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the right side hollow of your computer Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks Do not lift or move the computer by holding only the Mini Docking Station as the Mini Docking Station may be removed from the compu
95. wo battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are going to remove is on right click f in the task tray and switch it in the Select the battery pack in use window 48 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Q Phone line page 49 Q Mini Docking Station page 50 Q Printer page 55 Q External mouse or keyboard page 56 Q Floppy disk drive page 57 Q AV devices page 59 Q Printer page 62 Q External display page 64 Q Desktop computer or serial device page 66 Q External speakers page 68 Q External microphone page 69 Q i LINK compatible device page 70 Q Universal Serial Bus USB device page 71 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals You can select a country mode from the modem property window but you should only use US mode Using other country modes is an infringement of the Telecommunications Business Laws Connecting a Phone Line 49 Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet 5 In order to reg
96. you turn on your computer you need to complete a few steps to register and configure the Windows 98 Second Edition software that is already installed 5 You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer The on screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process The following is an overview of the process 1 Gathering information Enter your name D Read and accept the License Agreement o Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings If necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Registering your computer For details on registering your computer see Registering Your Computer on page 17 Registering Your Computer 17 Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony Q Sony Customer Support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Q Extended Limited Warranty Protect your investment Extend your Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your computer Q Express service Provides convenient

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