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VAIO® Notebook Computer User GuidexUsing the Keyboard...25Combinations and Functio

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide885Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs, then gently lean it over the display. Be

Adding Memory898Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Be careful not to detach the cable when replacing the keyboard.9Close t

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide90About the Software on Your ComputerYour VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as s

About the Software on Your Computer91CompuServe® 2000CompuServe, Inc.The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide92Media Bar™Sony ElectronicsMedia Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar softw

About the Software on Your Computer93Microsoft® Works Suite 99Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Works Suite is an integrated program for creating spreads

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide94Quicken® Basic 99Intuit, Inc.Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken works just like your c

About the Software on Your Computer95Smart WriteSony ElectronicsA word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate pictures and sou

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide96For Answers to Your Software QuestionsAcrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition(Adobe Systems Incorpora

For Answers to Your Software Questions97eMail inChorus™ (Softlink, Inc.) McAfee VirusScan (Network Associates, Inc.) Mindspring® Internet Desktop (Min

ContentsxiConnecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device...66To connect a desktop computer...

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide98Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System, Word, Works, Money, Outlook, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation

Specifications99SpecificationsModel PCG-XG9Processor 500 MHz* Mobile Pentium® IIIHard Disk Drive 18.1 GB†Standard RAM 128 MB PC 100 SDRAM (Two 64 MB m

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide100Connection CapabilitiesUSB PortS400 i.LINKMicrophoneHeadphoneMini-docking stationInfraredMicrophoneType II &

Specifications101* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.†GB means one billion bytes when

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103IndexAAC adapter 4, 8AC power 8accessing online support 16addinghardware 48peripherals 48adjustingbrightness 13, 29Alt key 26Application Recovery C

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide104phone line 49power source 8USB device 71connectorsDC In 8headphone 6i.LINK 5infrared 42keyboard 4Line In 5microph

105infrared transmissionactive distance 43troubleshooting 43input devices ivInsert key 26insertingbattery pack 9CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 35diskettes into

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide106cable 4connecting line 49jack 49laws governing vpower 28cord 8indicator light 4switch 6, 13power saving modes 44S

107Wwarranty 17weight saverattaching 46Windows 98Certificate of Authenticity 16Control Panel 43Explorer 27Find window 27Finish button 16help 27key 26k

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1WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide2Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook ComputerRemove the following hardware items from the box:Main unitFloppy disk drivePo

3Manuals❑The VAI O® Notebook Computer User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve co

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide4Using Your Notebook ComputerThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s

Locating the Controls and Connectors5LeftPC card slots (page 38) Battery bay (page 9)S400 i.LINK® connector (page 70)Phone line jack (page 49)1 32 4

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide6RightBack Power button (page 24) Microphone connector (page 71)Multipurpose bay (pages 32, 47) Headphone connector

Locating the Controls and Connectors7BottomIntercooler flap leverMultipurpose bay RELEASE lever12

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuidePCG-XG9®®

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide8Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC

Connecting a Power Source9Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the drive

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide10To charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The computer automatic

Connecting a Power Source11✍To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see “Displaying Battery Information” in the online manual Customizing Y

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide12To remove the battery pack1Open the cover of the battery bay.2Pull out the battery pack.3Close the cover of the ba

Starting Your Computer13Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Press the power button of t

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide14Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the

Closing the Front Panel15Closing the Front PanelClose the front panel by holding the clip on the left top of the front panel. If you touch the LCD scr

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide16Registering Windows® 98 Second EditionThe first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps t

Registering Your Computer17Registering Your ComputerYou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following

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 reprod

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide18Using the Jog DialYour computer is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of the unit. You can turn and/or pre

Using the Jog Dial19Guide modeThe Jog Dial is in the Guide mode when a software application or program is in use and the Jog Dial window is active. So

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide20To Use the Jog DialLauncher modeTo use the Jog Dial, click the Jog Dial window or the Jog Dial icon in the task tr

Using the Jog Dial21Software that does not support the Jog DialIf the software in use does not support the Jog Dial, you can scroll the window or adju

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide22Using the Preinstalled Sony SoftwareYou can use additional functions with select preinstalled Sony software. See “

Using the Jog Dial23Allocating Other Functions to the Jog DialYou can allocate other functions to the Jog Dial or delete them with the Jog Dial setup

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide24*The preinstalled Sony software and your computer’s configuration systems are already allocated.3Verify the name t

Using the Keyboard25Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific comp

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide26Key DescriptionNumeric keypad areaContains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to

Using the Keyboard27Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyCombination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected but

Safety InformationOwner’s RecordThe model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. Record the serial nu

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide28IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is red in Syst

Using the Keyboard29Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/FeatureFunctionFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into System Suspend

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide30Fn+DVideo standby Turns off the LCD in order to save power. To turn the LCD back on, press any key.Fn+F Change the

Using the Touchpad31Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll obj

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide32Using the Floppy Disk DriveYou can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an interna

Using the Floppy Disk Drive33To use as an internal drive1If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To remove the floppy di

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide34To remove the floppy disk driveWhen the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.1Right-click the PowerPanel icon in th

Using the DVD-ROM Drive35Using the DVD-ROM DriveYour computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive. You can play both DVDs and CDs. To insert a disc1Turn on the

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide364Close the tray by pushing it gently.To play DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should use

Using the DVD-ROM Drive37To remove the DVD-ROM driveWhen the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.1Right-click the PowerPanel icon in the task tray and

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide38Using PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices su

Using PC Cards392Remove the PC card slot protector.When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide40To remove a PC card When the computer is on, be sure to follow the steps below, otherwise the system may not activ

Using Smart Connect41Using Smart ConnectThe preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide42Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use

Using Infrared Communication Devices43✍Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is disabled when your system is ship

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide44Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of

Using Power Saving Modes45System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The red powe

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide46Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can ex

Using a Second Battery Pack47To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery ind

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possi

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide48Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑Ph

Connecting a Phone Line49Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1Plug one end

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide50Connecting the Mini Docking StationYou can use the PCGA-PSX1 Mini Docking Station (optional) to connect peripheral

Connecting the Mini Docking Station51Left RightBefore connecting the Mini Docking StationYou need to plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into th

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide52To connect the Mini Docking Station to your computerConnect the Mini Docking Station to the docking/FDD connector

Connecting the Mini Docking Station533Attach the right side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the right side hollow of your computer.Push the tab int

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide542After the IN USE indicator has turned off, pull the RELEASE lever on the right side of your computer and release

Connecting a Printer55Connecting a PrinterYou can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to your computer to print documents. To con

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide56Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect a PS/2® -style mouse or keyboard.Plug the keyboard cable o

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive57Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveYou can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connecting it to the floppy di

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain tele

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide58To use the floppy disk drive standYou can put the floppy disk drive on the Mini Docking Station by using the flopp

Connecting AV Devices59Connecting AV DevicesYou can use audio/video devices by connecting the AV devices to the Mini Docking Station. See also the man

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide60To record music to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the OPTICAL OUT, (available by connecting to

Connecting AV Devices61To connect a Dolby Digital Decoder® integrated deviceConnect the OPTICAL OUT connector to a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated de

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide62Connecting a PrinterYou can connect the printer to your computer using the printer cable and the supplied floppy d

Connecting a Printer63✍Before you connect the printer, turn off your computer, and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the AC outlet.Plug th

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide64Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can

Connecting an External Display65To connect a projectorUsing a projector connected to your computer can be convenient for presentations and slide shows

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide66Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial DeviceYou can use the Mini Docking Station to connect your notebook comput

Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device67If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick™ media slot, you can copy images from it

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunica

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide68Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.To

Connecting an External Microphone69Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.To conn

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide70Connecting an i.LINK-compatible DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK-compatible device such as a digital video camera r

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device71Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.You can us

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide72Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your compu

Troubleshooting73TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have sim

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide743Press Ð to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter to move to the next item.4Pr

Troubleshooting75My LCD does not display anything❑Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the powe

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide76There is no sound from my external speakers attached to the Mini Docking Station while a music CD is playing in th

Troubleshooting77My speakers have no sound❑If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. You can also turn on the spea

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VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide78My modem connection is slowThe computer’s modem uses K56flex™ technology and V.90 capability. Many factors influen

Troubleshooting79I cannot use DV devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears.❑Check that the DV device is turne

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide80I cannot printThe default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs81Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Reco

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide82To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.2Shut down your computer

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs836Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save c

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide84Changing the Window design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software:1Click the Start button, p

Placing a Keycap85Placing a KeycapPlace the Enter keycap, Shift keycap and Space keycap as described below. For other keys, place the keycaps in their

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide86Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. Yo

Adding Memory87To install a memory module1Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer.2Unplug the computer and