Sony PCG-FX150K - Manual

7 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Indust...

9 Contents Welcome .................................................................................... 11 Features ....................................................................................................... 11Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................................

11 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a mobile Intel ® Penti...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 12 storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Optical drives play DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and CD-R discs. (The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive is available on select models only.) Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Manuals ❑ VAIO®...

Unpacking Your Notebook 13 ❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual — Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system. Software CDs ❑ Microsoft® Word 2000 — Allows you to reinsta...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 14 Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments. ❑ Position of your comp...

Ergonomic Considerations 15 fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display also. ❑ Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots o...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 16 ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result. ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a pro...

19 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook This section describes all the controls and connectors on your computer, how to connect your computer to a power source, and how to start and shut down your computer. Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen 7 Battery 1 and 2 indi...

Connecting a Power Source 25 Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 3 Plug...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 26 ❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter. Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer. (See “Using a Second Battery Pa...

Connecting a Power Source 27 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer. 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks. To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically charges the b...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 28 There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicator lights Battery Indicator Description 1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer. 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay...

Connecting a Power Source 29 To remove the battery pack 1 Open the battery bay cover. 2 Pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover of the battery bay. Notes on the battery ❑ To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery Information.” ❑ When the battery power is running low, bo...

Starting Your Computer 31 Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. 2 Press the power button on top of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on. Opening the computer ✍ (Windows Me™ only) When starting your notebook for the...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 32 3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows: ❑ To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 then the down or left arrow key. ❑ To increase brightness, press Fn+F5 then the up or right arrow key. Shutting Down Your Computer 1 Click the Start button...

33 Using Your VAIO® Notebook Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad are...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 34 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 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 a...

Using the Keyboard 35 + 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. + M Minimizes all displayed windows. Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size. + R...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 36 Indicator (continued) Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active. The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active. Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Loc...

Using the Keyboard 37 Fn+ only/ (F8) Control TV out(for models with TV Out only) Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes. Connect the cable before you turn on the computer, otherwise Fn + F8 will not work. Fn+ (F12)Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 38 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. Touchpad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 40 Using the Floppy Disk Drive Your computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay. To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. To remove a diskette ❑ When you fin...

Using the Floppy Disk Drive 41 To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer. 2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow. 3 Slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay. 4 Insert the weight saver. See “Using the Weight Saver”. To...

Using the Optical Drive 43 Using the Optical Drive Your computer comes with an optical drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive), depending on the model you purchase. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place an...

Using the Optical Drive 45 5 Close the tray by pushing it gently. Playing a DVD To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that your computer not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications. Close any open applications before playin...

Using the Optical Drive 47 Notes on CD and DVD media ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, th...

Using PC Cards 49 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. To insert a PC card 1 Push the Release button once. The Release button pops out. 2 Push the Release button a se...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 50 bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC card is facing up. 4 Push the the PC card slot gently into the connector. The PC card is automatically detected by your system. The (Unplug or Eject Hardware ic...

Using PC Cards 51 1 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog box appears. 2 Select the hardware device you wish to remove. 3 Click Stop. In the “Stop a Hardware device” dialog box, confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 4 Click OK. The message, “PC C...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 52 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 ...

Using a Second Battery Pack 53 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” for more information. Using weight saver for second battery cov...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 54 To remove the second battery pack If you attach two 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 light is on. If the indicator light of the battery pack y...

Using the Weight Saver 55 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty. To attach the weight saver 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To remove the second battery pack”. 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and t...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 56 To remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2. 2 After removing the ...

Using Smart Connect 57 Using Smart Connect Windows Me™ You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK *® cable (optional) to connect the two systems and then...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 58 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 two...

Power Saving Modes 59 Hibernate Mode In the Hibernate 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 Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. To return to normal mode To ...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 60 Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack. ✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook, ...

Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) 61 Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 62 5 Click the Identification tab to set the computer name, workgroup, and computer description. 6 Click the Access Control tab to set the share level or user level access control. Windows 2000 models To connect to the network 1 Right-click My Network Places and select Prope...

63 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections: ❑ “Connecting the Port Replicator” ❑ “Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard” ❑ “Connecting a Printer” ❑ “Connecting an External Display” ❑ “C...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 64 Connecting the Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1). Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. To attach your computer to the port replicator To supply power to your co...

Connecting the Port Replicator 65 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 On the bottom of the computer, slide the port replicator connector cover open. 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks. Port replicator connector Attaching...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 66 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The power indicator light turns green. 5 Turn on the computer. Connecting AC adapter to port replicator ✍ Use the AC adap...

Connecting the Port Replicator 67 To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off 1 Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the computer from the port replicator. 3 Lift the computer away from the...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 68 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using a PS/2-style plug or adapter. To connect an external mouse or keyboard ❑ Locate the mouse/keyboard connector on the port replicator identified by t...

Connecting a Printer 69 Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows Me/Windows 2000-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer ❑ Locate the Printer connector identified by the symbol. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the comput...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 70 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: ❑ Computer display (monitor) (See “To connect a computer display”.) ❑ Multimedia computer display (See “To connect a multi...

Connecting an External Display 71 1 Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol. Plug the display cable into this connector. 2 Locate the Headphone connector identified by the symbol. Plug the speaker cable into this connector. 3 Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol. Pl...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 72 Use the Fn+F7 keys to select a display. See also “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information. To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn+F7 Toggles between the LCD, the external display connected to the Monitor connector, or both the LCD and external display. ...

Connecting a TV Display (For Models with TV Out Only) 73 Connecting a TV Display (For Models with TV Out Only) You can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting AV devices to your computer. See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices. To Connect a TV ❑ Connect the computer to a TV using audio/v...

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, keyboard, speaker, and microphone to your computer. To connect a USB device ❑ Locate the USB device identified by the symbol. Plug one end of the US...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 76 Connecting an i.LINK * ® Device You can connect an i.LINK-enabled digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® S400 (IEEE1394) connector. To connect a digital video camera recorder ❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK connector on the left sid...

Connecting an i.LINK® Device 77 ✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may need to connect your camera 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 digital video camera recorder for...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 78 Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. To connect external speakers ❑ Locate the Headphone connector identified by the symbol on the side of the computer. Plug the speaker cable into this connector....

Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To connect an external microphone ❑ Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol on the side of the computer. Plug the microphone cable into ...

81 Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook You can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer’s default settings. You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To displ...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 82 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version. Printer Select printer port mode settings. Initial Setting Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating sy...

Controlling Power Management 83 Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer’s batter...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 84 You can change the power management settings, such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen. To customize power management settings 1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar. 2 Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu. 3 Click a profile...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 86 Power Management Commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device. You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate acti...

Displaying Battery Information 87 Displaying Battery Information You can display information for each of the batteries in your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer’s general battery information. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. To acti...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 88 Displaying Detailed Battery Information Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window. The screen appears displaying the Battery tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time. Customizing t...

Selecting the Display Mode 89 Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display mode between your notebook’...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 90 4 Click the Intel® 82815 Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics Properties button. (For models with TV Out) Continue on to step 7. 5 Click the Driver Configuration tab. 6 Ensure that the Synchronous Display Mode box is selected, then click Apply. For Models with...

93 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory up to 512 MB (256 MB x 2), by installing optional memory modules. For selected models 128 MB of memory is pre-installed (128 MB x 1); for other models, 64 MB of...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 94 ❑ Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module. For Models with 64 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configuration For Models with 128 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configuration To remove a memory module 1 Shut down y...

Adding Memory 95 3 After the computer has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your computer. Use an appropriate screwdriver. 4 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge any static electricity...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 96 To install a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To remove a memory module.” 2 Remove the memory module from its packaging. 3 Install the memory module. 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay. To view the amount of memory 1 Restart the computer. 2 Click th...

97 About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you the following: ❑ An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software ...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 98 Adobe Premiere® LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on the monitor window. Create video clips up to three hours lon...

Overview 99 EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (Windows Me only) 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, newsgroups, a personal start page, a free 6 MB web s...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 100 Netscape Communicator® Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups, and compose great web documents. PictureGear ™ Sony Electronics This image management so...

MovieShaker™ 101 Sound Forge® XP Sonic Foundry Sound Forge XP allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work on your notebook. Simply cut, copy, and paste your way to striking multimedia files for use in everything from Web pages to desktop presentations. WinDVD InterVideo, In...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 102 4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray. ✍ Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding.

MovieShaker™ 103 Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shake tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. 3 Clic...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 104 Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Adding effects to a scene or a clip: 1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. 2 Select the Effects t...

PictureGear™ 105 3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Save. PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any d...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 106 4 Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects. 5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar. 6 Designate the folder you where want to save the Album. 7 Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and clic...

Software Support Information 107 Software Support Information Adaptec, Inc. Acroba t® Reader, Adobe PhotoDelux e® Business Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online® (America Online) CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.) EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (EarthLink Network, ...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 108 Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation) PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.) Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation) Quicken® 2001 (Intuit Inc.) Windows Operating System, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation) WinDVD * Support fro...

Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs 109 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the follo...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 110 Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are ...

Using Your Recovery CDs 111 Using the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individua...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 112 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 4 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. 6 Press the arrow keys to ...

Using Your Recovery CDs 113 3 When the Driver Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the...

115 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting your notebook (Windows Me only) When s...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 116 My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly ❑ When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not start your system properly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps: 1 Pr...

Troubleshooting 117 7 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press Enter. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 8 Select Yes, then press Enter. 9 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save configurati...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 118 My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. (Windows Me only) ❑ Click Start, point to Program, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information. The Help and Support window appears. ❑ Click System Configuration Utility under...

Troubleshooting 119 ❑ Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook. The sound of my notebook’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 PowerPanel Help for mor...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 120 I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa. (For models with TV Out only) Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the DVD-ROM drive. Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad My mouse does not work ❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse ...

Troubleshooting 121 step above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) and click Shut Down on the Windows® Security screen to restart the notebook. ❑ If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the noteb...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 122 ❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on. My optical drive tray does not open ❑ Make sure the notebook is turned on. ❑ Press the Eject button on the optical drive. ❑ If the Eject button does not wo...

Troubleshooting 123 When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optical drive” appears and the software does not start ❑ Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Ma...

VAIO Notebook User Guide 124 ❑ 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. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider, check that the ISP is not experiencing technic...

Troubleshooting 125 Troubleshooting the printer 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 b...

Specifications 127 Specifications The following table details the hardware specifications for your computer. . Model PCG-FX120/FX120K PCG-FX140/ FX-140K PCG-FX150/FX150K PCG-FX170/FX170KPCG-FX190/FX190K Processor 700 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III with Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology † 750 MHz* Intel® Pentiu...

131 Index A About This Computer tab 82 AC adapter 19, 24 AC power 24 AC Profile power setting 85 adding hardware 63 memory 93 peripherals 63 printers 69 adjusting brightness 31, 36 Alt key 34 Application Recovery CD 110 Applications key 34 attaching port replicator 64 Audio tab 82 B Basic/Advanced t...