Sony PCG-XG19 - Manual

Sony PCG-XG19

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Notice to Users
  • Page 3 – Safety Information; Owner’s Record; Regulatory Information; WARNING; Declaration of Conformity
  • Page 9 – ix; Contents
  • Page 11 – xi
  • Page 12 – xii
  • Page 13 – Welcome; Features; Exceptional performance:; For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO
  • Page 14 – Unpacking Your VAIO; Remove the following hardware items from the box:
  • Page 15 – Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook; Manuals; The VAIO; Software CDs; Microsoft; Recovery CDs; Setting up your VAIO
  • Page 17 – Locating the Controls and Connectors; Front
  • Page 18 – Left
  • Page 19 – Right
  • Page 20 – Bottom
  • Page 21 – Connecting a Power Source; Using the AC Adapter; Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
  • Page 22 – Using Battery Power; To insert the battery pack; Open the cover of the battery bay on the left side of the computer.; cause the Mini Docking Station to disconnect from the computer.
  • Page 25 – Open the cover of the battery bay.; computer is in System Suspend mode.
  • Page 26 – Starting Your Computer
  • Page 27 – Shutting Down Your Computer; Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 28 – Closing the Front Panel; To close the intercooler flap
  • Page 29 – Registering Your Computer; Sony Customer Support –; registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 48.
  • Page 30 – VAIO; or; Jog Dial™ Control
  • Page 32 – Using the Jog Dial™ Control; Launcher mode; Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
  • Page 33 – Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control
  • Page 34 – Internal Timer; Camcorder or other camera that
  • Page 35 – Using the Keyboard; cause the unit to malfunction.
  • Page 37 – Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key; Combination
  • Page 38 – Indicators
  • Page 39 – Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key; Feature
  • Page 41 – Using the Touchpad; Action
  • Page 42 – Using the Floppy Disk Drive; To Use as an External Drive
  • Page 43 – To use as an internal drive; To insert a diskette; Hold the diskette with the label side facing up.; To remove a diskette
  • Page 44 – When the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.
  • Page 45 – Using the DVD-ROM Drive; To insert a disc; Turn on the computer.; Customizing Your VAIO
  • Page 46 – Close the tray by pushing it gently.; To play DVDs
  • Page 47 – To remove the DVD-ROM drive; To insert the DVD drive; the online document
  • Page 48 – Using PC Cards; To insert a PC card; Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards.; in the online
  • Page 49 – Remove the PC card slot protector.
  • Page 50 – Click the Start button, point to Setup, and then click Control Panel.; manual that came with your PC card for more information on use.
  • Page 51 – Using Smart Connect
  • Page 52 – Using Infrared Communication Devices; To use infrared communication with another computer
  • Page 54 – Using Power Saving Modes; Normal Mode; To activate System Idle mode; Press any key or touch the touchpad.
  • Page 55 – System Suspend Mode; To activate System Suspend mode; Press any key or the Power button for less than 4 seconds.; System Hibernation Mode; To activate System Hibernation mode
  • Page 56 – Using a Second Battery Pack; To insert a second battery pack; Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay.
  • Page 57 – Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack.; task tray and switch it in the “Select the battery pack in use” window.
  • Page 59 – Connecting Peripheral Devices; Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables.
  • Page 60 – Connecting a Phone Line; Plug the other end into the wall jack.; receive the extended warranty.
  • Page 61 – Connecting the Mini Docking Station; Back
  • Page 62 – The DC IN indicator lights on.
  • Page 63 – Open the cover of your computer.
  • Page 64 – Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks.; To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer
  • Page 65 – Release the left tab.
  • Page 66 – Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station; To connect a printer; Use the; Customizing Your
  • Page 67 – Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard; You can connect a PS/2
  • Page 68 – Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini; To connect a floppy disk drive
  • Page 69 – Connecting AV Devices; To connect an MD deck or a CD player
  • Page 70 – To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier
  • Page 71 – To connect a Dolby Digital™ Decorder integrated device; Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector.
  • Page 72 – Connecting a Printer to Your Computer; Before using the printer
  • Page 74 – Connecting an External Display; To connect a computer display
  • Page 75 – for more information.
  • Page 76 – Connecting External Speakers; To connect external speakers
  • Page 77 – Connecting an External Microphone; To connect an external microphone; compliant with the plug-in power microphone.
  • Page 79 – Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device; You can connect a USB device to your computer.
  • Page 81 – Getting Help
  • Page 83 – Troubleshooting; My computer does not start; Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.
  • Page 86 – Make sure the drive is inserted correctly.; The pointer does not move
  • Page 87 – to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial; My modem does not work; Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.
  • Page 88 – The computer ’s modem uses K56flex
  • Page 89 – Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows.
  • Page 90 – Use the i.LINK connector of the computer.; the power is off” appears.; Unplug the i.LINK cable and plug it again.; Power Management
  • Page 91 – Using the System and Application Recovery CDs; Full Restore without Format; application
  • Page 92 – Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.; If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD; Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.; when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 93 – You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows NT
  • Page 94 – Changing the Window design of Sony Software; To change the window design of Sony software:
  • Page 95 – Replacing a Keycap; To replace a keycap; Enter Key
  • Page 96 – Adding Memory; To remove a memory module; Follow steps 1 to 5 of “To install a memory module.”
  • Page 97 – Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs.; Unscrew the screw with a screwdriver of a proper size.
  • Page 98 – Remove the new memory module from its packaging.
  • Page 100 – Specifications
  • Page 103 – Index
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Page 2 - Notice to Users

Notice to Users © 2000 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 T...

Page 3 - Safety Information; Owner’s Record; Regulatory Information; WARNING; Declaration of Conformity

Safety Information Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook. 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-XG18/PCG-XG19 Serial Number:_...

Page 9 - ix; Contents

ix Contents Welcome............................................................................... 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook .............................................. 2 Manuals ...........

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