Sony PCG-XG500 Primary, VAIO PCG-XG700K, VAIO PCG-XG500K, VAIO PCG-XG700, VAIO PCG-861A User Manual

...

VAIO® Notebook User Guide

PCG-XG500/PCG-XG500K/ PCG-XG700/PCG-XG700K

Reproduction of this ma nual and the software described here in in whole or in part without written

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Notice to Users

Sony Electronics Inc. provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims an implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Electronics Inc. be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

This product contai ns soft ware owned by Sony and licensed by third par ties. Use of s u ch software is subject to the terms and conditions of license ag reements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may no t be transpor ted or used outs id e the United States . Software specifications are subj e ct to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require an additional cha rge. Sub scriptions to online service providers may req uire a fee and credit

card information . Fi na ncial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions.

As an ENERGY

T AR Partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this product meets the

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

The Internationa l Equipment Program is an international program that promotes ene rgy saving through the use of computers and othe r office equipment . The program backs the development and dissemination of produc ts w i th fu nctions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It i s a n open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipmen t such as comp uters, displays, pr in ters, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. registered mark.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protect e d by method claims of certain U.S. patents and oth er i nte lle ct ua l property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protec tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and ot he r li mi ted viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporati on. Reverse engi nee ri ng or disassembly is prohibited.

Sony, i.LINK, MovieShaker, PictureGear, DVgate, Mavica, Handycam, Jog Dial, Media Bar, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Me, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporati on. Int el , Spee dStep, and

NERGY STAR Office

NERGY STAR is a U.S.

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Pentium are trade m arks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is registered trademark of IB M .

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Th e i. LINK connecti on m ay vary, depending on the soft w are applications, operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-c ompatibl e dev ice for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.L IN K compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system com pa ti bi li ty and re quired operating conditions.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Safety Information

WARNING

❑

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture.

❑

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

❑

Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

❑

Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

❑

Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

Owner’s Record

The model num ber and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook. Record the serial nu mb er in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCG-861A , PCG-862A, PCG8612, PCG-8622

Serial Number:__ ______________________

❑

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

❑

Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.

❑

Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

❑

A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible.

Caution- Using optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet because the laser beam used in the product is harmful to the eyes. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.

For DVD-ROM: Danger - Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

For CD-RW: Danger - Drive emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

Caution- Use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord to reduce the risk of fire.

AVERTISSEMENT

❑

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.

❑

Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée

❑

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.

❑

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.

❑

Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau.

Safety Information

❑

Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

❑

Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique.

❑

N’utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d’une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la fuite.

❑

L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.

Comme le faisceau laser utilisé par cet appareil est dangereux pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de démonter le boîtier. Confiez l’entretien de cet appareil exclusivement au personnel qualifié. Adressez-vous a un agent de service qualifié.

Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près.

Pour les DVD-ROM : DANGER : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Evitez l’exposition directe au faisceau.

Pour les CD-RW : Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.

Attention : Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

VAIO Notebook User Guide

If you have questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Custome r Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCG-861A

PCG-862A PCG-8612 PCG-8622

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Addres s: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone: 201-930-6972

This phone number is for FCC-re lated matters only.

This device com plies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This de vice may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation.

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energ y an d , if n ot installed an d us ed in accordance w ith the instructions, may caus e harmful interference to radio communicat i ons. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a part ic ular installatio n . If th is equipment does ca use harmful interference to radio or television reception, which ca n be determined by turn in g the equipment off and on, the user is encou r aged to try to correct the interference by one or m ore of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❑

Increase the separation bet w een the

❑

equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

❑

circuit d ifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the deale r or an experienced

❑

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could v oid your aut hority to ope rate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/out put devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limit s may be at tached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radi o a nd te levision re ce ption.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation wit h cables, connected to pe ripherals, t ha t are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television reception.

This equipment has been t est ed a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea s onable protection against harmful interference in a residential installati on. This equipment

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this

Regulatory Information

equipment. If requ e s ted, this informatio n mu st be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 tel ephone jack.

The REN is used to det er mi ne the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line ma y result in the devices not ringing in response to an inco ming call. In most, but no t all areas, th e sum of the R ENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as d etermined by the total REN s , contact the telephone comp any to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of servi ce m ay be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify th e customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a comp laint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephon e company may make change s in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide ad vance no ti ce in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain u n interrupted service.

If trouble is experien ce d w it h this equipment, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Informati on Se rvice Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

Repair of this equipme nt should be made only by a Sony Se rv ice Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service p rovided by the telephone com pany. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utilit y service commission, public serv ice comm issi on or corporation co mm i ssion for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom o f ea ch transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an ide n tification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the tel ephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your tele phone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information please contact:

CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudière, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5ième étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus com plies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numér ique de la clas se B est conforme à la nor me N M B-003 du Canada.

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

In some areas the disposal of lithium

✍

ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nea re s t you call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or

1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées.

The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d’incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d’explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant.

Industry Canada Notice

NOTICE: The Industry Canada lab el identifi es certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment mee ts certain telecommunica tions network protective, operational, and safet y requirements as prescrib ed in the approp ri ate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The D ep art m ent does not guarantee the equipmen t w ill operate to th e user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure th at it is perm issible to b e connecte d to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be awa re that compliance with the above conditi ons may not prevent degradation of service in some situat io ns.

Industry Canada Notice

Repairs to certified equipm ent should be coordinated by a represe ntative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections them selves, but should contact the appropriate electric insp ection authority, or electricia n, as appropriate.

NOTI CE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provide s an in dica tion of t he maximu m numb er of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephon e in terface. The ter m ination on an interface may consist of a ny com bination of devices subject only to the requir ement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numb ers of all the devices does not exceed 5. Th e Ringer Equivalence Number for this eq ui p men t is 0. 3.

télécommunication. Le materiel doit egalement être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement.

L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est po ssibl e que la conformité aux conditions énonc ée s cidessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situatio ns.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées pa r un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunicati ons peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modi ficatio ns effectu ée s par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protecti on, l’u ti li sateur doit s’assurer que tous les f ils de mise à la te rre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des cana lisa ti ons d’e au métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cett e pr écau tio n est par ticu lièr ement importante dans les régions rurale s.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces rac co rd e ments lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

Avis de L’Industrie Canada

AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homol ogué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux norm e s de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au ma tériel terminal. Le M inistère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’instal ler ce mater iel, l’util is ateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispo s it if terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccord és à une interface.La terminaison d’une int erface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quel ques dispositifs, a la seule condition qu e l a som m e d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce materiel est de 0.3.

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Contents

Welcome ...............................................................................................13

Features .......................................................................................................13

Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook ...........................................................14

Ergonomic Considerations ..........................................................................17

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ......................................................23

Locating the Controls and Connectors ........................................................23

Connecting a Power Source ........................................................................27

Starting Your Notebook .............................................. ..... ...... .....................34

Shutting Down Your Notebook ................................................... ..... ...... ....35

Using Your VAIO® Notebook ..............................................................39

Using the Keyboard ....................................................................................39

Replacing a Keycap ............................................................... ...... ..... ..........44

Using the Touchpad ....................................................................................46

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ......................................................................48

Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive ....................................................53

Using PC cards ............................................................................................59

Using Infrared Communication Devices .....................................................62

Using a Second Battery Pack ....................................................... ..... ...... ....64

Using the Weight Saver ..............................................................................67

Removing the Optional Hard Drive (PCGA-HDX10) ................................68

Using Smart Connect ..................................................................................69

Connecting an i.LINK

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

connection. Th e i. L IN K connection may vary , de pe nding on the software app lica tions, operating system an d i.L IN K -c ompatible devices. Al l pro ducts with an i.LINK co nne ction may not communi ca te w it h each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on ope rating conditions and proper connection. B efo re connecting i.LINKcompatib le PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Dis k D r ive, confirm their operating syst em compatibility and required ope rat ing conditions.

®-compatible Device .............................................71

VAIO Notebook User Guide

VAIO® Action Setup ..................................................................................74

Using Power Saving Modes ........................................................................78

Connecting Peripheral Devices ..........................................................81

Connecting a Phone Line ............................................................................82

Using the Mini Docking Station .................................................................83

Connecting a Printer to Your Computer .....................................................99

Connecting an External Display ...............................................................100

Connecting External Speakers .................................................................. 103

Connecting an External Microphone ........................................................104

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (Mouse or Keyboard) 105

Adding Memory .................................................................................107

Software Information .........................................................................113

About the Software on Your Notebook ....................................................113

MovieShaker™ .........................................................................................118

PictureGear™ ............................................................................................121

For Answers to Your Software Questions .................................. ..............123

About Your Recovery CDs .......................................................................125

Using Your Recovery CDs .......................................................................126

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 131

Supplemental Information .........................................................................143

Getting Help ..............................................................................................144

Specifications .................................................................................... 145

Index ................................................................................................... 149

Welcome

Congratulations on your purc hase of the Sony VAIO® Noteb ook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Features

For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® notebook,

✍

“Specifications” on page 145.

Exceptional performance —

❑

Your computer includes a Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology V.90 compa tible K56flex modem.

Portability —

❑

The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

†

AC powe r.

Sony audio and video quality —

❑

A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

Microsoft® Windows® operating system —

❑

Your system includes

Windows® Millennium Edition or Windows® 2000 Professional.

Communications —

❑

Access popular online services, send and receive e-

mails, browse the Internet, and use the dialing and fax features.

DVD drive —

❑

This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. DVD-ROM drives play both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.

CD-RW drive —

❑

(bundled with select models) This drive is that ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up to 650 MB

‡

of remov able, re writ able storag e on a singl e re writable CD . Sav e

and a

* Processor may be reduced to a lower operatin g spee d w hen operating on bat t ery power. † Actual upload a nd downloa d sp ee ds m ay vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-

ernment regul at ions.

VAIO Notebook User Guide

your movies to CD-R or CD-RW media and share videos and images with family and friends.

Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit Power cord

AC adapter

Floppy disk drive cable Rechargeable

battery pack

Floppy disk drive (FDD) DVD-ROM drive or CD-RW drive

(CD-RW drive on select models only)

Mini docking station FDD stand

‡ 530 MB after formattin g with Dir ec t CD

™

Weight saver

Manuals

Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook

❑ VAIO

User Guide

Contains information on setting up your notebook,

—

supplementary updat es an d s oftware information. This man ual des cribes t he features and specifications of your notebook, the applications included with your system, how to contact software vendors, and solve common problems.

❑ Microsoft

Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Start e d

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started

manual or

manual —

Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system.

Software CDs

Microsoft® Word 2000 —

❑

Sony compute r you purc hased.

Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the

Recovery CDs

System Recovery CD(s) —

❑

shipped with your computer if the y become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

Allows you to restore the software titles that

Application Recovery CD(s) —

❑

Allows you to reinstall individual

applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased.

Driver Recovery CD(s) —

❑

Allows you to reinstall individual de vice dri vers.

Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.

Other

Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster)

❑

Packet containing special product offers

❑

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Ergonomic Consid erations

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.

Ergonomic Position

Computer positioned directly in front of you

Arms at desk level

Wrists relaxed and flat

Position of your computer —

❑

Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons.

Furniture and posture —

❑

Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the computer’s display —

❑

Use the display’s tilting

feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle

VAIO Notebook User Guide

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 on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

Placement of an external display —

❑

When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

Notes on setup

Do not place your computer in a location subject to:

❑

Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts

❑

Direct sunlight

❑

Excessive dust

❑

Moisture or rain

❑

Mechanical vibration or shock

❑

Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded

❑

Ambient temperature of more than 95º F (35º C) or less than

❑

41ºF(5ºC) High humidity

❑

Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s

❑

electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction. Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not

❑

place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back panel of the computer.

If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one,

❑

moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your compute r, and con tact your S ony Service Center.

The computer uses high-frequenc y radio sig nals and may cause interference

❑

to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set.

Ergonomic Consid erations

Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,

❑

problems may resu lt. 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 problem, the telephone company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem.

Handling your notebook

Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a sof t cloth lightly moistened with

❑

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer.

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer, shut down your

❑

computer and then unplug it. You may want to hav e the compu ter checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer.

❑

Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.

❑

Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use a soft, dry

❑

cloth to wipe the LCD screen.

Handling the LCD screen

Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful

❑

when using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause a

❑

malfunction. Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual

❑

image on the screen. This is not a ma lfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.

The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not

❑

indicate a malfunction. The LCD i s manufactured using high-precisio n technology. You may,

❑

however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that

VAIO Notebook User Guide

continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

Cleaning the display filter

Remove the clips on the top of the display before removing the optional

display filter as illustrated below.

Display Filter Clips

clips

Hold the display filter by its sides to avoid leaving fingerprints on the display

filter. Wipe off the fingerprints left on the display filter with the filter cleaner. You

can use commercially available cleaners.

Do not use solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as they may cause damage to the

✍

surface of the display filter. When using other chemical solvents, read the instructions thoroughly.

Insert the bottom of the display filter into the groove at the bottom of the

display as illustrated below. Insert the display filter so that the clips’ protruding parts face left.

Turn 90° to lock it in place.

Installing Display Filter

Ergonomic Consid erations

clips

Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your

✍

local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct

Website

(http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Setting Up 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, flopp y dis k dri v e, and DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive.

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Front

1 Power indicator 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators 3 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Num Lock indicator 5 Caps Lock indicator 6 Scroll Lock indicator

VAIO Notebook User Guide

7 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen 8 Keyboard 9 Speakers 10 Internal microphone 11 Touchpad 12 Left and right buttons

Back

1 Infrared port 2 Docking / Floppy disk drive connector 3 Monitor connector 4 USB connector 5 DC In connector

Left

Locating the Controls and Connectors

1 PC card slots

2 i.LINK

(IEEE1394) S400 connector* 3 Battery bay 4 Phone line jack

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

connection. Th e i. L IN K connection may vary, depending on the softw are applications, opera ti ng system and i.LINK-compatible device s . All products with an i.LI N K connection may not communicate wi th each other.

Please ref er to the document ation th at came wit h your i. LINK-co mpatible d evice fo r infor mation on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your s ystem, such as a CD-R W or H ard Dis k Driv e, conf irm th eir o perati ng sy stem c ompati bili ty and required operating conditi ons.

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Right

1 Power button 2 Multipurpose bay 3Jog Dial™

control 4 Microphone connector 5 Headphone connector 6 Intercooler flap

Bottom

1 Intercooler flap lever 2 Multipurpose bay release lever

Connecting a Power Source

You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.

Using the AC Adapter

Slide the LCD lock lever to your right.

Open the computer.

Opening you r Computer

LCD lock lever

Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the

back of the computer. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.

Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Connecting the AC Adapter

Notebook

AC adapter (supplied)

DC In

Power cord (supplied)

Notes on the AC Adapter

Your computer operates on 100V- 240V AC 50/60 Hz.

❑

Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as

❑

a copy machine or shredder. You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents

❑

damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

❑

To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

❑

Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the

❑

computer for a long time. When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.

❑

Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.

❑

Connecting a Power Source

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 a Second Battery Pack” on page 64.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option.

The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.

To insert the battery pack

Open the cover of the battery bay on the left side of the computer.

Battery Bay

Insert the battery pack into the battery bay.

Inserting Battery Pack

Battery pack (supplied)

Label side facing down

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.

If the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer, do not insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with the Mini Docking Station attached may cause the Mini Docking Station to disconnect from the computer.

+ 124 hidden pages

Sony PCG-XG500 Primary, VAIO PCG-XG700K, VAIO PCG-XG500K, VAIO PCG-XG700, VAIO PCG-861A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual