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VAIO® Notebook User GuidePCG-XG500/PCG-XG500K/PCG-XG700/PCG-XG700K

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VAIO Notebook User Guide100Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer w

Connecting an External Display101To connect a computer displayYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers and a

VAIO Notebook User Guide102To connect a projectorUsing a projector connected to your computer can be convenient for presentations and slide shows.To s

Connecting External Speakers103Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.To conne

VAIO Notebook User Guide104Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.To connect an e

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

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107Adding MemoryYou can increase your system’s memory by installing optional memory modules. Your system comes with 128 MB of installed memory, which

VAIO Notebook User Guide1084Lift the two stoppers at the bottom of the keyboard and slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away sligh

Adding Memory1095Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs, then gently lean it over the display. Be careful not to detac

11ContentsWelcome ...13Features ...

VAIO Notebook User Guide1108Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Be careful not to detach the cable when replacing the keybo

Adding Memory111To view the system memory1Turn on the computer.2Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and click “Sony Notebook Setup.”The Sony Notebo

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113Software InformationAbout the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you tu

VAIO Notebook User Guide114America Online® (Windows Me only)America Online, Inc.America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch wit

About the Software on Your Notebook115EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (Windows Me only)EarthLink, Inc.An Internet Service Provider that supplies access

VAIO Notebook User Guide116management, Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar software seamlessly i

About the Software on Your Notebook117Prodigy Internet® (Windows Me only)Prodigy Communications CorporationAn online service that helps you find what

VAIO Notebook User Guide118VAIO Action SetupSony Electronics Inc.VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys and i.L

MovieShaker™119Create a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randoml

VAIO Notebook User Guide12VAIO® Action Setup ...74Using Power Saving Mo

VAIO Notebook User Guide120Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying

PictureGear™1213Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.4Click Next.5Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.6Name the

VAIO Notebook User Guide1224Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects.5When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Cre

For Answers to Your Software Questions123For Answers to Your Software QuestionsAcrobat Reader®, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (A

VAIO Notebook User Guide124Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation)PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)Prodigy Internet® (Prodig

About Your Recovery CDs125Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows® 2000 Professional, Word 2000, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation)* Support from

VAIO Notebook User Guide126Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, System Recovery, and Driver Rec

Using Your Recovery CDs127Using the System Recovery CD(s)You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or er

VAIO Notebook User Guide128If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD1Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn

Using Your Recovery CDs129Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software

13WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and commun

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131TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Notebook User Guide132My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly.❑When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not star

Troubleshooting1337 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press Enter. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 8

VAIO Notebook User Guide134My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. (Windows Me models only)❑Click Start, point to Program, point

Troubleshooting135The Power Management setting is not responding.Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as

VAIO Notebook User Guide136The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly.Use the controls on your external display to a

Troubleshooting1371 Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then click on the Mouse icon.2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dial

VAIO Notebook User Guide138❑If the disc requires software, make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.❑A dirty o

Troubleshooting139The i.LINK*-compatible devices connected to the Mini Docking Station do not work.❑Use the i.LINK* connector that is located on your

VAIO Notebook User Guide14your movies to CD-R or CD-RW media and share videos and images with family and friends.Unpacking Your VAIO® NotebookRemove t

VAIO Notebook User Guide140I hear background “noise” while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs.Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media

Troubleshooting141❑Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise.❑If your problem is fax-related, check that there ar

VAIO Notebook User Guide142My microphone does not work.If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged into the Micropho

Supplemental Information143Supplemental InformationSwitching Between NTSC and PAL StandardsYour computer is designed to allow you to switch between NT

VAIO Notebook User Guide144Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and t

Specifications145Specifications Model PCG-XG500/PCG-XG500KPCG-XG700/ PCG-XG700KProcessor700 MHz** Intel® Pentium® III with Intel® SpeedStep™ Technolog

VAIO Notebook User Guide146Built-in CapabilitiesMicrophone, Stereo speakers, Touch padTelecommunication CapabilitiesFax send/receive‡‡Connection Capab

Specifications147* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, de

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149IndexAAC adapter 27AC power 27addinghardware 81peripherals 81adjustingbrightness 35, 43Alt key 40Application Recovery CD 126Applications key 40Bbat

Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook15Manuals❑ VAIO® User Guide — Contains information on setting up your notebook, supplementary updates and software inform

VAIO Notebook User Guide150network 59party phone lines 82PBX 82phone line 82power source 27connectorsDC In 27i.LINK 25infrared 62monitorprinter 89USB

Index151Hhandling 19CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs 58diskettes 51handling the LCD screen 19hard drivesindicator light 42installing additional 59hardwareonline s

VAIO Notebook User Guide152Connecting Audio and Video 97Left/Right 84peripheral deviceaudio/video (AV) 94CD player 94MD player 94floppy disk drive (FD

Index153Serial 84SERIAL/CONTROL A1 switch84USB 84VIDEO 84power 42cord 27switch 34power saving modes 78System Hibernation 43, 79System Idle 78System Su

VAIO Notebook User Guide154TVinterference 6TV or a video deck 98UUSBconnector 24, 26VVAIO Action Setup 74, 118Video Standby mode 43Wweight saverattach

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Ergonomic Considerations17Ergonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever

VAIO Notebook User Guide18fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display also.❑Ligh

Ergonomic Considerations19❑Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result.❑Do not use cut or damaged con

© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction of this manual and the software described herein in whole or in part without written permission is prohibite

VAIO Notebook User Guide20continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.Cle

Ergonomic Considerations21Installing Display Filter✍Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or

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23Setting Up Your VAIO® NotebookThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices,

VAIO Notebook User Guide247 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen 8 Keyboard 9 Speakers 10 Internal microphone11 Touchpad 12 Left and right buttons Back

Locating the Controls and Connectors25Left1 PC card slots 2 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector* * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate

VAIO Notebook User Guide26Right1 Power button2 Multipurpose bay 3Jog Dial™ control4 Microphone connector5 Headphone connector6 Intercooler flapBottom1

Connecting a Power Source27Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adapter1

VAIO Notebook User Guide28Notes on the AC Adapter❑Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz.❑Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consumi

Connecting a Power Source29Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the driv

3Notice to UsersSony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time witho

VAIO Notebook User Guide303Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.If the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer, do not insert

Connecting a Power Source31To charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.3When the battery is 85% full,

VAIO Notebook User Guide32To remove the battery pack1Open the cover of the battery bay.2Pull out the battery pack.3Close the cover of the battery bay.

Connecting a Power Source33❑When the computer is directly connected to AC power and a battery pack is in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC ou

VAIO Notebook User Guide34❑If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the battery pack may be reaching the end of its

Shutting Down Your Notebook353If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display:❑Decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or

VAIO Notebook User Guide364Click OK.5Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator (green) turns off.6Turn off any peripherals

Shutting Down Your Notebook37Closing your computerClose the front panel1Hold the clip on the left top of the front panel. 2Move the panel in direction

VAIO Notebook User Guide38Close the intercooler flap1Grasp both sides of the flap while sliding the levers with your thumbs.✍The intercooler flap does

39Using Your VAIO® NotebookUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specif

VAIO Notebook User Guide4Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is registered trademark of IBM.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to d

VAIO Notebook User Guide40Key DescriptionNumeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numb

Using the Keyboard41Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyCombination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button

VAIO Notebook User Guide42IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is umber in System Idle

Using the Keyboard43Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature FunctionFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into System Suspen

VAIO Notebook User Guide44Replacing a KeycapReplace the Enter keycap, Shift keycap and Space keycap as described below. For other keys, place the keyc

Replacing a Keycap45To replace the shift or space keyBackAttaching the Shift or Space Key✍Do not use force to remove the keycaps as this may result in

VAIO Notebook User Guide46Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scro

Using the Touchpad47✍See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking both buttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad speed

VAIO Notebook User Guide48Using the Floppy Disk DriveYou can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an internal drive in

Using the Floppy Disk Drive49To use as an internal drive1If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To remove the second ba

Safety Information5AVERTISSEMENT❑Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.❑P

VAIO Notebook User Guide501Hold the diskette with the label side facing up.2Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.To remo

Using the Floppy Disk Drive51Handling Diskettes❑Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette.❑Keep diskettes away from magne

VAIO Notebook User Guide52When the multipurpose bay is empty, attach the weight saver to it. See “Using a Second Battery Pack” on page 64 for details

Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive53Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW DriveYour computer comes with a DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive. The CD-RW drive is supplied with

VAIO Notebook User Guide543Place a DVD or CD in the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs, which can be played on both sides, the side of the d

Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive55To play a DVDWhen you play DVDs on a television connected to the Mini Docking Station (PCGA-PSX1), a part of the vid

VAIO Notebook User Guide56To write to a CD-RW or CD-R(For models with a CD-RW drive)If you use DirectCD™ to write data, you must first format the disc

Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive57To remove the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive1Right-click the Power Management icon in the system task tray and choose “Rem

VAIO Notebook User Guide58Notes on CD and DVD mediaHandling CD and DVD media❑Do not touch the surface of the disc.❑Do not drop or bend the disc.Cleani

Using PC cards59Using PC cardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices, such as another hard

VAIO Notebook User Guide6If you have questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or wri

VAIO Notebook User Guide602Remove the PC card slot protector.3When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot

Using PC cards61 To remove a PC card1Double-click in the system task tray.2The “Unplug or Eject hardware” dialog box appears.3In the Unplug or Eject

VAIO Notebook User Guide62Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use this port

Using Infrared Communication Devices63✍Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is disabled when your system is ship

VAIO Notebook User Guide64Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the t

Using a Second Battery Pack65To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery ind

VAIO Notebook User Guide66To remove the second battery pack1There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the battery pack, sl

Using the Weight Saver67Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.To attach the Weight Saver1If another de

VAIO Notebook User Guide68Removing the Optional Hard Drive (PCGA-HDX10)Windows Me models1Right-click the Power Management icon in the system task tr

Using Smart Connect69Using Smart Connect Windows Me™ modelsYou can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Wind

Regulatory Information7equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone ja

VAIO Notebook User Guide70See Smart Connect online help for more information.✍When you connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a uni

Connecting an i.LINK®*-compatible Device71Connecting an i.LINK®*-compatible DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK*-compatible device such as a digital video

VAIO Notebook User Guide72DVgate™Digital Video CapturesIf your system displays the message, “Failed to record to DV deck, please check deck’s power st

Connecting an i.LINK®*-compatible Device73you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only. Movie data imported to your hard drive

VAIO Notebook User Guide74VAIO® Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Jog Dial control, internal timer, and i.LINK* i

VAIO® Action Setup75Using the Jog Dial ControlThis section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial con

VAIO Notebook User Guide76software applications have two modes in List View: Simple Menu and Full Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the shift

VAIO® Action Setup77Dialog boxWhen a window such as Screen properties is active, Dialog is displayed in the Jog Dial control window. You can select an

VAIO Notebook User Guide78Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power man

Using Power Saving Modes79To activate System Suspend modePress Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately. You can also use the Powe

VAIO Notebook User Guide8Disposal of Lithium Ion BatteryYou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Fact

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81Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripheral devices:❑Phone line (page 82)❑Mini Doc

VAIO Notebook User Guide82Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet.1Plug one end

Using the Mini Docking Station83Using the Mini Docking StationYou can use the PCGA-PSX1 Mini Docking Station to connect peripheral devices such as a p

VAIO Notebook User Guide84Back1 i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 connector** i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IE

Using the Mini Docking Station85Connecting the Mini Docking StationBefore connecting the Mini Docking StationYou must plug the cable attached to the A

VAIO Notebook User Guide862Attach the left side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the left side hollow of your computer.Push the tab into the hollow

Using the Mini Docking Station87Removing the Mini Docking Station from your notebookWhen the computer is off, skip step 1. When the computer is in pow

VAIO Notebook User Guide883Release the left tab.Removing Mini Docking Station✍When the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer, do not inser

Using the Mini Docking Station89Connecting an external mouse or keyboardYou can connect a USB or PS/2® style mouse or keyboard.1Plug the keyboard cabl

Industry Canada Notice9Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or

VAIO Notebook User Guide90Connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking StationYou can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connecti

Using the Mini Docking Station911With the VAIO logo facing up, plug the cable firmly into the connector and both of the alignment posts in the guide h

VAIO Notebook User Guide92Using the floppy disk drive stand (for the Mini Docking Station)You can use the floppy disk drive on the Mini Docking Statio

Using the Mini Docking Station933Slide the floppy disk drive into the floppy disk drive stand.4Attach the floppy disk drive cable from the computer to

VAIO Notebook User Guide94Connecting audiovideo (AV) devicesYou can use audio/video devices by connecting the AV devices to the Mini Docking Station.

Using the Mini Docking Station95*CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 To record music to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the OPTICAL OUT, (avail

VAIO Notebook User Guide96Connecting a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifierConnect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier to the LIN

Using the Mini Docking Station97Connecting a Dolby Digital™ Decoder integrated device1Insert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose bay 2Connect the

VAIO Notebook User Guide98Connecting a TV or a video deckConnect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio/video cables. Switch the input chann

Connecting a Printer to Your Computer99Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerYou can connect the printer to your computer using the printer cable and t