Sony Vaio PCG-735, Vaio PCG-737 User Manual
Sony
Notebook Computer
User Guide
PCG-735/PCG-737
®
Notice to Users
Safety Information
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Owners Record
The model num b e r an d se rial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony
Notebook Computer. Record the serial
number in the space provided here. Refer
to the model and se rial number when you
call your Sony Service Center.
Model Number: PCG-735/PCG-737
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WARNING
❏ Audio and picture distortion may
occur if this equipment is position e d
in close proximity to any equipment
emitting electro mag neti c radiation.
❏ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose your Sony Notebook
Computer to rain or moisture.
❏ To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
❏ Never install modem or telep h on e
wiring duri ng a l ig htning storm .
❏ Never install tele pho n e jac k s in we t
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.
❏ Use caution whe n installing or
modifying telephone lines.
❏ Avoi d u sing the mode m during an
electrical stor m .
❏ Do not use the modem or a telephone
to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
❏ Plugable equipment: the socket-outlet
shall be installed near the equipme n t
and shall be ea sy accessible.
❏ Use your notebook only with the
supplied AC adapter.
Regulatory Information DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
This product conforms with the
following European Directiv es:
73/23/EEC
89/336/EEC (
93/68/EEC
This equipment complies with
EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082-1
for use in following areas:
residential, busine ss an d ligh t industrial.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set
out in the EMC Directive for using a
connection cable shorter than 3
metres (9,8 feet).
(Low Voltage Directive)
EMC Directive)
(CE-Marking Directive)
In some areas the disposal of lithium
✍
ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
Please use the public collection
system.
Dispose of properly at end-of-life.
!
Danger of explosion if battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or
equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
The CD-ROM is classi fie d as a
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and
complies with the Laser Pro duc ts
Safety Standard EN 60825-1. Repair
and maintenance only by
authorized Sony technic ia ns .
Improper repairs can create a safety
hazard.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
TO EN 60825-1
!
The battery pack used in this
device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not
disassemble, heat above 100
°
F) or incinerate.
(212
Dispose of used battery
promptly.
Keep away from children.
°
C
Contents
Welcome
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer.........................................2
Ergonomic Considerations.............................................................3
Using Your Notebook Computer
Locating the Controls and Connectors.........................................5
Connecting a Power Source ...........................................................8
Starting Your Computer ..............................................................12
Shutting Down Your Computer..................................................13
Registering Windows
Registering Your Computer.........................................................15
Using the Keyboard.......................................................................16
®
98.............................................................14
Using the Touchpad......................................................................22
Using the Floppy Disk Drive .......................................................23
Using the CD-ROM Drive ............................................................26
Using the Headphone with Remote Control.............................29
Using PC Cards..............................................................................32
Using Infrared Communication Devices....................................34
Using Power Saving Modes.........................................................36
Using a Second Battery Pack........................................................38
Using the Weight Saver .......................................... ......... .............40
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a PC card modem.....................................................42
Connecting the Docking Station..................................................44
Connecting a Printer......................................................................51
Connecting an External Display..................................................52
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard.............................55
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Contents
Connecting External Speakers......................................................56
Connecting an External Microphone...........................................57
Connecting a Digital Still Camera
or Other Serial Device ....................................................................58
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder...........................59
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................60
Using the Mediabar
Mediabar Functions .......................................................................62
Customizing Your Notebook Computer
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ............................63
Controlling Power Management..................................................65
Displaying Battery Information...................................................67
Selecting the Display Mode..........................................................70
Getting Help
About Sony’s Support Options ...................................................73
Troubleshooting .............................................................................75
Using the System and Application
Recovery CD ...................................................................................79
Notes on Use.............................................................................83
Adding Memory.............................................................................88
Index..........................................................................................91
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Notebook Computer . Sony
has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and
communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal
computing.
Here are just some of the features your Sony Notebook Computer has to
offer (read the details in your About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide).
❏ Exceptional performance –Your PC includes a fast Intel
processor with MMX
™
technology, a 24x (maximum performance)
®
Pentium®
CD-ROM drive, and a 56 kbps PC card modem.
❏ Portability – The rechargeable battery pack provides two to five
hours of use without AC power.
❏ Sony audio and video quality – High-quality, “ Son y Tuned” MPEG1
video, which supports full-screen display (12.1-inch Active Matrix
LCD screen for the PCG-7 37 and 12. 1-inch Passive Matrix LCD scr een
for the PCG-735) and enables you to take advantage of today’s
advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment
software.
❏ Multimedia features – Enjoy the stereo speakers or use the supplied
headphone to listen to audio and video CDs. The headphone includes
a remote control. You can even listen to audio CDs when your
computer is in suspend (sleep) mode.
❏ Windows® 98 –Your system includes the latest operating system
from Microsoft.
❏ Communications – Access popular online services, send and receive
e-mails, browse the Internet, and use the built-in speakerphone,
answering machine, and fax features.
❏ Excellent customer support: VAIO Link – If you have some
problems with your computer, you can contact VAIO Link by
telephone, fax or e-mail (see your Customer Service Guide). Before
calling VAIO Link, try to solve the problem by reading your User
Guide (troubleshooting chapter) or the manuals and helpfiles of the
peripherals or software.
1
Welcome
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
Remove the following hardware items from the box:
Rechargeable
Main unit Floppy disk drive
battery pack
PC card modem
CD-ROM drive
(installed)
AC adapter
Video cable
Power cord
Phone cable
Weight Saver
Phone plug
User manualsRecovery CD
Floppy disk
drive cable
Headphone
You can find the complete list of the items that come with your computer
in the About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide.
2
Ergonomic Considerations
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.
Wrists relaxed
and flat
Arms at desk
level
❏ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of
Computer positioned
directly in front of you
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 mus c les or tendons.
❏ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. 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
fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position.
Adjust the contrast or brightness setti ngs of the display also.
3
Welcome
❏ 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.
❏ Tilt stand – You use the tilt stand to place the computer at an angle
that allows comfortable typing.
❏ 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.
4
Using Your Notebook Computer
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 CD-ROM drive.
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
LCD screen (pages 20, 83) Power indicator (pages 12, 18)
1 7
Speakers (page 56) Hard disk drive indicator (page 18)
2 8
Keyboard (page 16) Battery 1/2 indicators (pages 18, 67)
3 9
Touchpad (page 22) Num Lock indicator (page 19)
4
Left/right button (page 22) Caps Lock indicator (page 19)
5
Microphone (page 57) Scroll Lock indicator (page 19)
6
10
11
12
12
Num
Lock
Caps
Lock
Scroll
Lock
5
Using Your Notebook Computer
Left
Power switch (page12)
1 4
Hard disk drive
2 5
Battery bay (pages 9, 47)
3 6
✍
There is a venti lation slot located directly above th e headphone connector.
Headphone connector (pages 29, 56)
Microphone connector (page 57)
Line In connector
Do not cover the ventilati on slot wh en yo ur computer is on.
✍
All connectors for this notebook are: SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage),
according to EN60950.
6
Right
6273849
Locating the Controls and Connectors
1
2
PC card slots (page 32)
1
Multi-purpose bay (page 23)
2
Back
1
DC In (page 8)
cover
cover
Monitor connector (page 52)
Serial COM1 connector (page 58)
Infrared port (page 34)
USB connector (page 60)
5
/ Mouse/Keyboard connector (page 55)
Docking station (page 44)
/ FDD/Printer connector (page 51)
Video Out connector (page 54)
7
Using Your Notebook Computer
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 the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Notebook computer
DC in
1
SELV according to
EN60950
AC adapter
(supplied)
2
Power cord (supplied)
Hazardous Voltage
according to EN60950
3
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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 multi-purpose bay on the right side of the
computer. (See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 36.) 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
1 Open the cover of the battery bay.
2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the
computer.
Battery pack
(supplied)
Label side facing down
3 Close the cover of the battery bay.
To charge the battery pack
1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2 Insert the battery pack if needed.
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Using Your Notebook Computer
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator
light flashes twice at a s low interval as the battery charges). When the
battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes
approximately two hours. To charge the battery completely, continue
charging for an additional hour.
A fully charged battery pack supplies power for approximately 2.5 to 5.5
hours.The time may differ according to the conditions of use.
See “Displaying Detailed Battery Information” on page 68 for
information on checking the battery life.
There are two battery indicator lights on the computer:
Battery indicators
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Secondary battery pack
(not supplied)
Battery pack (supplied)
Battery Indicator Meaning
1
2
Battery Indicator
Light Status Meaning
On The computer is using battery power.
Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery
bay on the left side of the computer.
Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer.
Flashing with the
The battery is running out of power.
power indicator
Flashing twi ce at a
The battery is charging.
slow interval
Off The computer is using AC power.
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Connecting a Power Source
✍
See “Using a Second Battery Pack” on page 38 for information on installing
and charging a battery pac k in the multi-purpose bay.
Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC
power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the
computer.
When the remainin g battery charge dr ops to 7%, the computer a utomatically
enters System Hibernation mode. This may result in data loss as the system
changes modes.
You can extend batt ery life by c hanging the power ma nageme nt modes i n the
PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 36.
The battery pack supplied with you r co mputer is a lithium ion ba ttery and can
be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not
affect battery life.
The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power
source. When battery life is nearly over, the battery indicator starts flashing.
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.
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Using Your Notebook Computer
➜
Starting Your Computer
1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the
cover.
LCD lock lever
2 Slide the power switch on the left side toward the front of the
computer until the power indicator light turns on (green).
Power switch
✍
If you slide the power switch for more than four second s, the comput er turns
off.
✍
Note on contrast (PCG-735 only): as the contrast of a LCD is variable, adjust
the contrast as follows:
To increase contrast, press Fn+F6 and then or
To decrease contrast, press Fn+F6 and then or ➜.
➜
➜
Power indicator
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Shutting Down Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
!
To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your
computer.
1 Click the Start button on th e Windows 98 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.
✍
Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically.
6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.
✍
If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described
above, press th e Ctrl+Al t+Del ete k eys at th e sam e tim e and sele ct S hut Down
in the Task manager window to restart the computer. If you are unable to
restart the computer in this way, you can slide the power switch forward and
hold for four seconds. This operation may result in data loss.
During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using system
suspend mode. See “Controlling Power Management” on page 65.
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Using Your Notebook Computer
Registering Windows® 98
The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few
steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already
installed on your computer.
✍
You must register Windows 98 before you can use the compute r.
The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and
configuration process. The following is an overview of the process.
1 Gatherin g informa tion:
❏ Enter your name.
❏ Read and accept the License Agreement.
❏ Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the
cover of the
Introducing Windows 98
manual.
2 Windows 98 setup :
❏ Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen.
3 Selecting your computer settings:
❏ If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the
Date/Tim e Properties screen.
4 Learning about Windows 98:
❏ If you want, take the tour of Windows 98.
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Registering Your Computer
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:
❏ VAIO Link – You can contact VAIO Link by telephone, fax or e-mail
(see your Customer Service Guide).
❏ Extended Warranty – Protect your investment. See the Limited
Warranty Card for details. See your “Service Guide” for extended
warranty cond itions.
Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer’s online
registration service.
✍
You must connect yo ur phone line before using any online services, including
the online registration service. See “Connecting a PC card modem” on
page 42.
1 Enter the information requested on the first online regi stration form.
2 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time
you complete a form.
3 Click the Register Now button to register your computer. Your
computer automatically transfers your registration information using
your PC card modem and a preset telephone number.
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Using Your Notebook Computer
Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, the keyboard has
additional keys that perform specific co mputer-related tasks.
Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key
Shift key
Gr
Ctrl key
Applications key
Fn key
Windows key
Alt key
Numeric keypad area
Keys Descriptions
Numeric keypad
area
Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.
Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or
to perform mathematical calculations such as
addition and subtraction. Note that you must
press the Num Lock key to acti vate the numeric
keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock light
will be on.)
Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on
the screen (the four arrow keys which also
function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page
Down keys).
Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable
you to make corrections in your documents.
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Using the Keyboard
Keys Descriptions
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 ass o c iat ed wit h eac h fu nc tion key
may vary from one application to the next.
Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands
Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot
of the screen and places it in the Windows
Clipboard. You can then paste the s cr een shot into
a document and print it.
Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one
other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down
with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt
(Alternate) keys offer another way to give
commands. For example, in many applications,
instead of choosing the Save command from a
menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S
(referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key is used to
produce capital letters or special symbols such as
@ and $.
Windows key The key with the Windows logo displ ays the
Windows 98 Start menu; it’s the equivalent of
clicking the Start button on the task bar. See
“Combinations and Functions with the Windows
Key” on page 18.
Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys
to issue commands. See “Combinations and
Functions with the Fn Key” on page 20.
Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of
context-sensitive choices; pressing this key is the
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.
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Using Your Notebook Computer
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key
Combinations Functions
+ F1 Displays Windows Help.
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ E Displays Windows Explorer.
+ F Displays the Windows Find window to find a
file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting
Find from the Start menu.
+ Ctrl + F Displays Find window. This is the equivalent
of selecting Find from the Start menu.
+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.
Shift + + M Re turns all min imized windows to their
previous size.
+ R Displays the Run window. This is the
equivalent of selecting Run from the Start
menu.
+ Pause +
Fn+Br eak
Displays the Properties window. This is the
equivalent of double-clicking the System icon
in the Control Panel.
Indicators
Indicators Functions
Power Lights when the power to the computer is t urne d
on. Flashes in system suspend mode.
Turns off when the computer is in System
Hibernation mode or powered off.
Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to
the hard drive. Do not enter system suspend
mode or turn off the computer when this
indicator light is on.
Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the
1
Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the
2
battery bay on the left side of the computer.
multi-purpose bay on the right side of the
computer.
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Light On Off
Using the Keyboard
Num Lock Turns on when the
number keys area in the
numeric keypad are
active.
Caps Lock Turns on when the letters
appear in uppercase as
you type.
The Shift key lowers the
case of typed letters when
Caps Lock is on.
Scroll Lock Turns on when the screen
scrolls differently. (Exactly
how it scrolls depends on
the specific application. It
has no effect in many
applications.)
Turns off when the
alphanu meric character key s
in the keypad area are
active.
Turns off when letters
appear in lower case as you
type (unless you hold down
the Shift key).
Turns off when information
moves across the display
normally.
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Using Your Notebook Computer
➜
➜➜➜
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Combinations/
Feature
Fn+ (ESC)
System suspend
mode
Fn+ (F2)
Displa y power status
Fn+ (F3)
Speaker switch
Fn+ (F4)
Speaker volume
Fn+ (F5)
Brightness control
Functions
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.
Displays the power status, as in the two
examples below:
Using AC
power
Charging
the battery
Toggles the built-in speaker be tween off and on.
Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then or ➜.
➜
➜
To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then or .
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then
or ➜.
➜
To decrease light int ensity, press Fn+F5 and then
➜
or .
Fn+ (F6)
Contrast control
Fn+ / (F7)
LCD
VGA
Switch to the
external display
Fn+ / (F8)
LCD
Select video out
(For PCG-735) Adjusts the contrast control on
the LCD display.
To increase contrast, press Fn+F6, then or
To decrease contrast, press Fn+F6, then or ➜.
➜
(For PCG-73 7) The contrast control is not
currently used on the LCD display.
Toggles between LCD, external display
(connected to the Monitor connector) and
both LCD and external display.
Only LCD
LCD and external display
Only external display
Toggles between LCD and TV connected to the
Video Out connector.
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Using the Keyboard
Combinations/
Feature
Fn+ (F9)
Fn+ (F12)
System hibernation
mode
Fn+E
Eject CD-ROM
Fn+F
Change the display
size
Functions
Disconnects from the docking station when the
power is on, in case that the charged battery is
inserted in the computer.
Provides for the lowest level of power
consumption. When you execute this command,
the state of the system and state of the
peripheral devices are written to the hard disk
and the system power is turned off. To return
the system to the original state, use the power
switch to turn on the pow er.
Ejects the CD-ROM tray. This command is active
only when the CD-ROM tray is in the multipurpose bay; it is inactive when the drive is in
the docking station.
Zooms the display size in or out when the
display is set to VGA mode.
Fn+D
Video standby
Fn+S
System idle
Turns off the LCD in order to save power.
Puts the system in idle mode, a power
management state. When the system enters idle
mode, the hard disk and video enter a low
power state, and the CPU clock and the
processor are not active.
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Using Your Notebook Computer
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.
Pointer
Touchpad
Actions Descriptions
Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place th e pointer on an it em
or object.
Single-click Press the left button once.
Double-click Press the left button twice.
Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action
displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.
Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button. When your
finger reach es a touchpad edg e, the poi nter keeps mov ing unti l
you lift your finger. Use this action to select and move objects.
Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad.
✍
See Mouseware Help for information on touchpad features, such as
middle button click, adjusting touchpad speed, and Wheel Mouse
functions. To access Mouseware Help, double-click the Mouse icon in
the Control Panel and click the Help button.
Right button
Left button
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
There are two ways to connect the floppy disk drive to your compu ter:
❏ Externally, by connecting it to the computer’s FDD/Printer
connector.
❏ Internally, by inserting it into the multi- purpose bay.
The computer comes with the CD-ROM drive in the multi-purpose bay. If
you want to use both the CD-ROM and the floppy disk drive at the same
time, use the floppy disk drive as an external drive.
If you connect the floppy disk drive externally while your computer is on,
use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to select Floppy Disk Drive. See
“Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” on page 63 for details.
To connect the floppy disk drive externally
❏
Connect the floppy disk drive to the / FDD/Printer connector
using the external floppy disk drive cable.
/
to
FDD/Printer
Floppy disk drive
(supplied)
External floppy disk drive cable
(supplied)
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