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® VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-XG9 ®
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fee and credit card information. Financial Notice to Users services may require prior arrangements © 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights with participating financial institutions. reserved. This manual and the software As an ENERGY STAR described herein, in whole or in part, may Partner, Sony Corporation not be reproduced, translated, or reduced has determined that this to any machine-readable form without product meets the ENERGY prior written approval. STAR guidelines for energy
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Safety Information AVERTISSEMENT ❏ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie Owner’s Record ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil The model number and serial number are à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité. located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO ❏ Pour prévenir tout risque Notebook Computer. Record the serial d’électrocution, ne pas ouvir le châssis number in the space provided here. Refer de cet appareil et ne confier son to the model and serial number when you entretien qu’à une perso
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However, there is no guarantee that The REN is used to determine the quantity interference will not occur in a particular of devices which may be connected to the installation. If this equipment does cause telephone line. Excessive RENs on the harmful interference to radio or television telephone line may result in the devices not reception, which can be determined by ringing in response to an incoming call. In turning the equipment off and on, the user most, but not all areas, the sum of t
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This equipment cannot be used on public DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION coin service provided by the telephone BATTERY company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial You can return your unwanted lithium ion tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial batteries to your nearest Sony Service utility service commission, public service Center or Factory Service Center. commission or corporation commission for information.) ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium
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Users should ensure for their own ! The battery pack used in this protection that the electrical ground device may present a fire or connections of the power utility, telephone chemical burn hazard if lines and internal metallic water pipe mistreated. Do not disassemble, system, if present, are connected together. heat above 212°F (100°C) or This precaution may be particularly incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. important in rural areas. Keep away from children. Caution: Use
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Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un repré
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Contents Welcome............................................................................................ 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1 ® Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook Computer ........................... 2 Manuals .................................................................................................3 Software CDs ........................................................................................3 Reco
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® x VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard .......................................................................25 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key ............27 Indicators.............................................................................................28 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ..............................29 Using the Touchpad.......................................................................31 Using the Floppy Disk Drive..
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Contents xi Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device ................... 66 To connect a desktop computer.......................................................66 To connect a digital still camera ......................................................66 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................... 68 Connecting an External Microphone .......................................... 69 Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device ................................. 7
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. 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 Computer, see page 99. ® ❑ Exceptional performance - Your computer includes a fast Intel processor. ❑ Portability - The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power. ❑
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® 2 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide ® Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: FDD stand Main unit Floppy disk drive DVD-ROM drive Power cord Accessory case Weight saver AC adapter FDD drive cable LCD screen cleaning cloth (not shown) AC adapter cables Battery pack FDD drive battery pack and weight saver FDD drive cable INSIDE ACCESSORY CASE (1) INSIDE ACCESSORY CASE (2)
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3 Manuals ® ❑ The VAIO Notebook Computer 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- date information on using your computer, and software information. ❑ The Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer’s limited warranty statement. ® ® ❑ The Microsoft Windows 98 Second
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® 4 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 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 DVD-ROM drive. Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Power indicator (pages 13, 28) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (pages 13, 101) 1 7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators (pages 10, 28) Keyboard (page 25) 2 8 Hard disk drive indicator (page 28) Speakers (pages 29, 79
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Locating the Controls and Connectors 5 Left PC card slots (page 38) Battery bay (page 9) 1 3 ® Phone line jack (page 49) S400 i.LINK connector (page 70) 2 4
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® 6 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Right Power button (page 24) 1 4 Microphone connector (page 71) Multipurpose bay (pages 32, 47) 2 5 Headphone connector (page 70) Jog Dial (page 18) Intercooler flap 3 6 Back Infrared port connector (page 42) 1 4 USB connector (page 73) Docking /Floppy disk drive connector 2 5 DC In connector (page 8) 3 Monitor connector (page 66)
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Locating the Controls and Connectors 7 Bottom Intercooler flap lever 1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 2
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® 8 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 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 automatically and the back connectors appear. LCD lock lever 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC ada
