Sony PCG-XG19 Manuale Utente

VAIO Notebook User GuidePCG-XG18/PCG-XG19®®

VAIO® Notebook User GuidexUsing the Keyboard...23Combinations and Functions with t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide88SpecificationsModel PCG-XG18 PCG-XG19Processor 650 MHz* Mobile Pentium® III featuring Intel® Speedstep™ technology†Hard Dis

Specifications89Connection CapabilitiesUSB PortS400 i.LINKVGA monitorAC adapterHeadphoneMini docking stationInfraredMicrophoneType II (2) & III PC

VAIO® Notebook User Guide90* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.† The processor may be

91IndexAAC adapter 5, 9AC power 9addinghardware 47peripherals 47adjustingbrightness 14, 27Alt key 24Application Recovery CD 81Applications key 24Bbatt

VAIO® Notebook User Guide92USB device 67connectorsDC In 9headphone 7i.LINK 6infrared 40keyboard 5Line In 6microphone 7monitorPrinter 54USB 7correction

93Insert key 24insertingbattery pack 10CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 33diskettes into drive 31installinghard drives 36hardware 47peripherals 47interference ivi

VAIO® Notebook User Guide94indicator light 5switch 7, 14power saving modes 42System Hibernation 27, 43System Idle 28, 42System Suspend 43Video Standby

95help 25key 24key combinations 25Start button 15taskbar 15, 73

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

VAIO® Notebook User Guide2Unpacking Your VAIO® NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box:Main unitFloppy disk drivePower cordDVD-ROM dr

Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook3Manuals❑The VA I O® Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from your computer, fi

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5Using Your VAIO® NotebookThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such a

VAIO® Notebook User Guide6LeftPC card slots (page 36) Battery bay (page 10)S400 i.LINK® connector (page 66)Phone line jack PCG-XG18 (page 48)(PCG-XG19

Locating the Controls and Connectors7RightBack Power button (page 24) Microphone connector (page 71)Multipurpose bay (pages 32, 47) Headphone connecto

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 reprod

VAIO® Notebook User Guide8BottomIntercooler flap leverMultipurpose bay RELEASE lever12

Connecting a Power Source9Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adapter1S

VAIO® Notebook User Guide10Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the driv

Connecting a Power Source11To charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The computer automatically char

VAIO® Notebook User Guide12✍To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see Displaying Battery Information in the online manual Customizing Y

Connecting a Power Source13To remove the battery pack1Open the cover of the battery bay.2Pull out the battery pack.3Close the cover of the battery bay

VAIO® Notebook User Guide14Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Press the power button o

Shutting Down Your Computer15Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start men

VAIO® Notebook User Guide16Closing the Front PanelClose the front panel by holding the clip on the left top of the front panel. If you touch the LCD s

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

Safety InformationOwners RecordThe model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook. Record the serial number in t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide18VAIO® Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Jog Dial control, internal timer, and i.LINK i

VAIO® Action Setup19Launcher modeThe Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control wind

VAIO® Notebook User Guide20Using the Jog Dial ControlThis section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog

VAIO® Action Setup21Guide modeThe Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function.Software that supports the Jog Dial ControlIf Sony software

VAIO® Notebook User Guide22Dialog boxWhen a window such as Screen properties is active, Dialog is displayed in the Jog Dial control window. You can se

Using the Keyboard23Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific comp

VAIO® Notebook User Guide24Key DescriptionNumeric keypad areaContains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numb

Using the Keyboard25Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyCombination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button

VAIO® Notebook User Guide26IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is red in System Idle m

Using the Keyboard27Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/FeatureFunctionFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into System Suspend

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 de

VAIO® Notebook User Guide28Fn+DVideo standby Turns off the LCD in order to save power. To turn the LCD back on, press any key.Fn+F Change the display

Using the Touchpad29Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll obj

VAIO® Notebook User Guide30Using the Floppy Disk DriveYou can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an internal drive i

Using the Floppy Disk Drive31To use as an internal drive1If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To remove the floppy di

VAIO® Notebook User Guide32To remove the floppy disk driveWhen the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.1Right-click the PowerPanel icon in the task tr

Using the DVD-ROM Drive33Using 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 User Guide344Close the tray by pushing it gently.To play DVDsWhen you play DVDs on a television connected to the optional mini docking

Using the DVD-ROM Drive35To remove the DVD-ROM driveWhen the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.1Right-click the PowerPanel icon in the task tray and

VAIO® Notebook User Guide36Using PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as ano

Using PC Cards372Remove 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

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 co

VAIO® Notebook User Guide38To remove a PC card When the computer is on, be sure to follow the steps below, otherwise the system may not activate prope

Using Smart Connect39Using Smart ConnectThe preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO

VAIO® Notebook User Guide40Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use this por

41✍Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is disabled when your system is shipped. To enable infrared use, click t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide42Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power ma

Using Power Saving Modes43System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The red powe

VAIO® Notebook User Guide44Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the

Using a Second Battery Pack45To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery ind

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47Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑Phone line (page 48)❑Mini Docking St

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

VAIO® Notebook User Guide48Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1Plug one e

Connecting the Mini Docking Station49Connecting the Mini Docking StationYou can use the PCGA-PSX1 Mini Docking Station (optional) to connect periphera

VAIO® Notebook User Guide50Left RightBefore connecting the Mini Docking StationYou need to plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN c

Connecting the Mini Docking Station51To connect the Mini Docking Station to your computerConnect the Mini Docking Station to the docking/FDD connector

VAIO® Notebook User Guide523Attach the right side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the right side hollow of your computer.Push the tab into the holl

Connecting the Mini Docking Station532After the IN USE indicator has turned off, pull the RELEASE lever on the right side of your computer and release

VAIO® Notebook User Guide54Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking StationYou can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to your co

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard55Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect a PS/2® -style mouse or keyboard.Plug the keyboard c

VAIO® Notebook User Guide56Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking StationYou can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connect

Connecting AV Devices57Connecting AV DevicesYou can use audio/video devices by connecting the AV devices to the Mini Docking Station. See also the man

télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toute

VAIO® Notebook User Guide58To record music to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the OPTICAL OUT, (available by connecting to the Mini

Connecting AV Devices59To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated deviceInsert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose bay and connect the OPTICA

VAIO® Notebook User Guide60Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerYou can connect the printer to your computer using the printer cable and the supplied

Connecting a Printer to Your Computer61✍Before you connect the printer, turn off your computer, and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the

VAIO® Notebook User Guide62Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer w

Connecting an External Display63To connect a projectorUsing a projector connected to your computer can be convenient for presentations and slide shows

VAIO® Notebook User Guide64Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.To connect e

Connecting an External Microphone65Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.To conn

VAIO® Notebook User Guide66Connecting an i.LINK-compatible DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK-compatible device such as a digital video camera recorder t

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device67Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.You can us

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

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69Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software,

VAIO® Notebook User Guide706Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service

Troubleshooting71TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have sim

VAIO® Notebook User Guide723Press Ð to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter to move to the next item.4Press Î to

Troubleshooting73My 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 User Guide74There is no sound from my external speakers attached to the Mini Docking Station while a music CD is playing in the DVD-ROM

Troubleshooting75My 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

VAIO® Notebook User Guide76My modem connection is slowThe computer’s modem uses K56flex™ technology and V.90 capability. Many factors influence modem

Troubleshooting77I cannot use DV devices. The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears.❑Check that the DV device is turne

ixContentsWelcome...1Features...

VAIO® Notebook User Guide78I cannot printThe default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs79Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Reco

VAIO® Notebook User Guide80To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.2Shut down your computer as

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs816Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save c

VAIO® Notebook User Guide82Changing the Window design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software:1Click the Start button, point to S

Replacing a Keycap83Replacing a KeycapPlace the Enter keycap, Shift keycap and Space keycap as described below. For other keys, place the keycaps in t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide84Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can inc

Adding Memory85To install a memory module1Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer.2Unplug the computer and

VAIO® Notebook User Guide865Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs, then gently lean it over the display. Be careful n

Adding Memory878Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Be careful not to detach the cable when replacing the keyboard.9Close t