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; Owners Record; Regulatory Information; WARNING; Declaration of Conformity
Safety Information Owners 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:_...
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ix Contents Welcome............................................................................... 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook .............................................. 2 Manuals ...........
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Contents xi Connecting an External Display .................................................. 62Connecting External Speakers ..................................................... 64Connecting an External Microphone .......................................... 65Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device ....
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Page 13 - Welcome; Features; Exceptional performance:; For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO
1 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 computer includes a fast Intel ® processo...
Page 14 - Unpacking Your VAIO; Remove the following hardware items from the box:
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 2 Unpacking Your VAIO ® Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Floppy disk drive Power cord DVD-ROM drive Accessory case AC adapter Weight saver Battery pack FDD drive cable INSIDE ACCESSORY CASE (1) AC adapter FDD drive FDD drive cable cables...
Page 15 - Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook; Manuals; The VAIO; Software CDs; Microsoft; Recovery CDs; Setting up your VAIO
Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook 3 Manuals ❑ The VAIO ® Notebook 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. ❑ Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions, the most up-to-da...
Page 17 - Locating the Controls and Connectors; Front
5 Using Your VAIO ® Notebook 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 the Controls and Connectors Front Power indicator (pages 14, 43) LCD (Liquid Crysta...
Page 18 - Left
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 6 Left PC card slots (page 36) Battery bay (page 10) S400 i.LINK ® connector (page 66) Phone line jack PCG-XG18 (page 48) (PCG-XG19) (PCG-XG18) 1 3 2 4
Page 19 - Right
Locating the Controls and Connectors 7 Right Back Power button (page 24) Microphone connector (page 71) Multipurpose bay (pages 32, 47) Headphone connector (page 70) Jog Dial control (page 18) Intercooler flap Infrared port connector (page 40) USB connector (page 73) Docking /Floppy disk drive conne...
Page 20 - Bottom
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 8 Bottom Intercooler flap lever Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 1 2
Page 21 - Connecting a Power Source; Using the AC Adapter; Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
Connecting a Power Source 9 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 automatic...
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.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 10 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 42.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option....
Page 25 - Open the cover of the battery bay.; computer is in System Suspend mode.
Connecting a Power Source 13 To remove the battery pack 1 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...
Page 26 - Starting Your Computer
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 14 Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. 2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on. 3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To decrease ...
Page 27 - Shutting Down Your Computer; Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
Shutting Down Your Computer 15 Shutting Down Your Computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 3 Select Shut down. 4 Click OK. 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power ind...
Page 28 - Closing the Front Panel; To close the intercooler flap
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 16 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 informat...
Page 29 - Registering Your Computer; Sony Customer Support –; registration service. See Connecting a Phone Line on page 48.
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. ❑ Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be hav...
Page 30 - VAIO; or; Jog Dial Control
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 18 VAIO ® Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer ’s Jog Dial control, internal timer, and i.LINK interface. An overview of each of these functions is provided in the next few pages. For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Act...
Page 32 - Using the Jog Dial Control; Launcher mode; Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 20 Using the Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial control’s settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics. Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial control, ...
Page 33 - Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control
VAIO ® Action Setup 21 Guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function. Software that supports the Jog Dial Control If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog Dial’s functions that are allocated to that software. For more information on...
Page 34 - Internal Timer; Camcorder or other camera that
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 22 Dialog box When a window such as Screen properties is active, Dialog is displayed in the Jog Dial control window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control. Also, pressing the Jog Dial control is equivalent to pressing Enter. Internal Timer Y...
Page 35 - Using the Keyboard; cause the unit to malfunction.
Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. ✍ 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 k...
Page 37 - Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key; Combination
Using the Keyboard 25 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + E Displays Windows Explorer. + F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of...
Page 38 - Indicators
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 26 Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned 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 st...
Page 39 - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key; Feature
Using the Keyboard 27 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend 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. Fn+ (F3) Mu...
Page 41 - Using the Touchpad; Action
Using the Touchpad 29 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. Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object...
Page 42 - Using the Floppy Disk Drive; To Use as an External Drive
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 30 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 the floppy disk drive whi...
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
Using the Floppy Disk Drive 31 To use as an internal drive 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To remove the floppy disk drive” on page 32 or “To remove the second battery pack” on page 45. 2 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO log...
Page 44 - When the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 32 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...
Page 45 - Using the DVD-ROM Drive; To insert a disc; Turn on the computer.; Customizing Your VAIO
Using the DVD-ROM Drive 33 Using the DVD-ROM Drive Your computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive. You can play both DVDs and CDs. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD-ROM drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a DVD or CD in the tray with the label side facing up...
Page 46 - Close the tray by pushing it gently.; To play DVDs
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 34 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. To play DVDs When you play DVDs on a television connected to the optional mini docking station (PCGA-PSX1), you must adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 as described in “Selecting the Display Mode” in the online document Cus...
Page 47 - To remove the DVD-ROM drive; To insert the DVD drive; the online document
Using the DVD-ROM Drive 35 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...
Page 48 - Using PC Cards; To insert a PC card; Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards.; in the online
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 36 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 Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards. 1 Pull the PC card RELEASE button awa...
Page 49 - Remove the PC card slot protector.
Using PC Cards 37 2 Remove 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. 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...
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.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 38 To remove a PC card 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 car...
Page 51 - Using Smart Connect
Using Smart Connect 39 Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO notebook 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...
Page 52 - Using Infrared Communication Devices; To use infrared communication with another computer
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 40 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 infrare...
Page 54 - Using Power Saving Modes; Normal Mode; To activate System Idle mode; Press any key or touch the touchpad.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 42 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...
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
Using Power Saving Modes 43 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...
Page 56 - Using a Second Battery Pack; To insert a second battery pack; Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 44 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 pac...
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.
Using a Second Battery Pack 45 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. To remove the second battery p...
Page 59 - Connecting Peripheral Devices; Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables.
47 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 48) ❑ Mini Docking Station (page 49) ❑ Printer (page 54) ❑ External mouse or keyboard (page 55) ❑ Floppy disk drive (page 56) ❑ AV devices (page 57) ❑ Printer (page ...
Page 60 - Connecting a Phone Line; Plug the other end into the wall jack.; receive the extended warranty.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 48 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 phone line jack on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack. ✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO not...
Page 61 - Connecting the Mini Docking Station; Back
Connecting the Mini Docking Station 49 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. Back S400 DC IN S VIDEO / Mouse/Keyboard VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Monitor CONTROL A1 LINE OUT SERIAL/CONT...
Page 62 - The DC IN indicator lights on.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 50 Left Right 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. ✍ Use the s...
Page 63 - Open the cover of your computer.
Connecting the Mini Docking Station 51 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 turn...
Page 64 - Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks.; To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 52 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. To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer 1 Press the UNDOCK button on the Mini Docking Station or click R...
Page 65 - Release the left tab.
Connecting the Mini Docking Station 53 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. 3 Release the left tab. ✍ When the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer, do not insert or remove the battery. The Mini...
Page 66 - Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station; To connect a printer; Use the; Customizing Your
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 54 Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station You can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printe...
Page 67 - Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard; You can connect a PS/2
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 55 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect a PS/2 ® -style mouse or keyboard. Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up. To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the optional PS/2 division...
Page 68 - Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini; To connect a floppy disk drive
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 56 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station You can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connecting it to the floppy disk drive connector on the left side of the optional Mini Docking Station. You can connect it without turning off your compu...
Page 69 - Connecting AV Devices; To connect an MD deck or a CD player
Connecting AV Devices 57 Connecting AV Devices You can use audio/video devices by connecting the AV devices to the Mini Docking Station. See also the 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...
Page 70 - To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 58 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 C...
Page 71 - To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device; Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector.
Connecting AV Devices 59 To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device Insert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose bay and 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 vi...
Page 72 - Connecting a Printer to Your Computer; Before using the printer
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 60 Connecting a Printer to Your Computer You can connect the printer to your computer using the printer cable and the supplied floppy disk drive cable to print documents. Before using the printer ❑ You need to install the software supplied with the printer. See the manual ...
Page 74 - Connecting an External Display; To connect a computer display
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 62 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) (page 62) ❑ Projector (page 63) To connect a computer display You can enhance the sound qua...
Page 75 - for more information.
Connecting an External Display 63 To connect a projector Using a projector connected to your computer can be convenient for presentations and slide shows. To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle the output among the Liquid Crystal Display (LC...
Page 76 - Connecting External Speakers; To connect external speakers
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 64 Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. To connect external speakers ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the speaker cable into this connector. ✍ Shut down the computer and all...
Page 77 - Connecting an External Microphone; To connect an external microphone; compliant with the plug-in power microphone.
Connecting an External Microphone 65 Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To connect an external microphone ❑ Use the to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable into this connector. ✍ Shut down the computer a...
Page 79 - Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device; You can connect a USB device to your computer.
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 67 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device You can connect a USB device to your computer. 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...
Page 81 - Getting Help
69 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 Contains Frequently Asked Questions, the most up-to-dat...
Page 83 - Troubleshooting; My computer does not start; Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.
Troubleshooting 71 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. My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into...
Page 86 - Make sure the drive is inserted correctly.; The pointer does not move
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 74 There is no sound from my external speakers attached to the Mini Docking Station while a music CD is playing in the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Click the Start button and choose Control Panel. Double-click YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Config/Digital Output. Confirm that “ON [All Sources...
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.
Troubleshooting 75 My 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 speakers using the Jog Dial control. ❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press Fn+F4, and then press or ➜ to increase the volume or you ...
Page 88 - The computer ’s modem uses K56flex
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 76 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 ...
Page 89 - Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows.
Troubleshooting 77 I cannot use DV devices. The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears. ❑ 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 un...
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
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 78 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 th...
Page 91 - Using the System and Application Recovery CDs; Full Restore without Format; application
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 79 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 ...
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.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 80 To use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. 2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 15. 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you have read and a...
Page 93 - You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows NT
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 81 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 the Recovery CD. ...
Page 94 - Changing the Window design of Sony Software; To change the window design of Sony software:
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 82 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 <<or>> and select the desired design. 4 Click Appl...
Page 95 - Replacing a Keycap; To replace a keycap; Enter Key
Replacing a Keycap 83 Replacing 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 replace a keycap Enter Key Shift key and Space key ✍ Do not use force to remove the k...
Page 96 - Adding Memory; To remove a memory module; Follow steps 1 to 5 of “To install a memory module.”
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 84 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 memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components. Perfo...
Page 97 - Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs.; Unscrew the screw with a screwdriver of a proper size.
Adding Memory 85 To install a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. Then unscrew the screw at the bottom of your computer. 4 Lift the two stoppers ...
Page 98 - Remove the new memory module from its packaging.
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 86 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. 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 7 Install the memory module as described in t...
Page 100 - Specifications
VAIO ® Notebook User Guide 88 Specifications Model PCG-XG18 PCG-XG19 Processor 650 MHz* Mobile Pentium ® III featuring Intel ® Speedstep™ technology † Hard Disk Drive 18.1 GB ‡ 18.1 GB ‡ Standard RAM 128 MB PC100 SDRAM (One 128 MB module), expandable to 256 MB LCD Screen 13.3” XGA TFT 14.1” XGA TFT ...
Page 103 - Index
91 Index A AC adapter 5 , 9 AC power 9 adding hardware 47 peripherals 47 adjusting brightness 14 , 27 Alt key 24 Application Recovery CD 81 Applications key 24 B battery packs 5 , 10 charging 11 , 45 indicator light status 11 indicator lights 5 , 11 , 26 , 44 inserting 10 inserting into battery bay ...