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VAIO® Notebook User
Guide
PCG-FX210
PCG-FX215
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Change to Current Document Title Updates and additions to software may require Notice to Users an additional charge. Subscriptions to online © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights service providers may require a fee and credit reserved. This manual and the software card information. Financial services may described herein, in whole or in part, may not require prior arrangements with participating be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any financial institutions. machine-readable form
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copyright protection technology must be ❑ Avoid using the modem during an authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is electrical storm. intended for home and other limited viewing ❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to uses only unless otherwise authorized by report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering ❑ A socket outlet should be as close as or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a SONY possible to the unit and easily accessible. trade
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Change to Current Document Title mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à If you have questions about this product, you cet effet. can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to ❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à the Sony Customer Information Service Center découvert ou un terminal à moins que la at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de or find Sony Customer Service on the web at: l’interface rés
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However, there is no guarantee that interference The REN is used to determine the quantity of will not occur in a particular installation. If this devices which may be connected to the equipment does cause harmful interference to telephone line. Excessive RENs on the radio or television reception, which can be telephone line may result in the devices not determined by turning the equipment off and ringing in response to an incoming call. In on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the m
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Change to Current Document Title commission, public service commission, or DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY corporation commission, for information.) You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Telephone Consumer Protection Act Factory Service Center. of 1991 (United States) ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of ion batteries in household or 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a business tras
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the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any The battery pack used in this repairs or alterations made by the user to this device may present a fire or equipment may give the telecommunications chemical burn hazard if company cause to request that the user mistreated. Do not disconnect the equipment. disassemble, heat above Users should ensure for their own protection 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. that the electrical ground connections of the Dispose of used battery power utility, telep
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Change to Current Document Title 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 représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement. Pour
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Contents Notice to Users........................................................................... 2 1 Welcome ........................................................13 Features........................................................................................ 14 Unpacking Your Notebook............................................................ 15 Manuals.................................................................................... 15 Software CDs...................................
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Change to Current Document Title Notes on CD and DVD media ....................................................51 Using PC Cards.............................................................................52 To insert a PC card....................................................................52 To remove a PC card.................................................................54 Using a Second Battery Pack ........................................................55 To insert a second battery p
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Using the Dual Display function.................................................... 81 Selecting Dual Display mode .................................................... 82 Setting the colors and resolution for each display.................... 82 Customizing the virtual desktop ............................................... 82 Releasing the Dual Display setting............................................ 82 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software ...................... 83 6 Adding Memory.....
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Change to Current Document Title Using Your Recovery CDs...........................................................111 Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ....................................111 Using the Driver Recovery CD(s) ............................................112 Using the System Recovery CD(s) ..........................................112 9 Troubleshooting......................................... 115 Troubleshooting your notebook ..............................................115 Tro
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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. 13
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Change to Current Document Title Features ✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your CLICK TO UPDATE ProductName, see “Specifications” ❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a mobile AMD ™ * Duron processor and a V.90 compatible K56flex modem. ❑ Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power. ❑ Sony audio and video quality — High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video, which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of to
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Unpacking Your Notebook Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit* Power cord AC adapter Video cable Rechargeable Weight saver battery pack * Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay. Manuals ❑ VAIO® Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up your notebook, supplementary updates, and software information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual — Explains how to use the basic features of this l
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Change to Current Document Title Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can only be used to restore the hard disk of the VAIO notebook you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they become corrupted or erased. ❑ Driver Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to restore
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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. 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 horizonta
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Change to Current Document Title 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 — Whe
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Ergonomic Considerations ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result. ❑ 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
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Change to Current Document Title ❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. 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 is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appea
