Sony PCG-FX190 User Manual

VAIO® Notebook User GuidePCG-FX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K, PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K, PCG-FX190/FX190K

VAIO Notebook User Guide10Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook ... 81Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...

VAIO Notebook User Guide100Netscape Communicator®Netscape CommunicationsNetscape Communicator is an all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy to bro

MovieShaker™101Sound Forge® XPSonic FoundrySound Forge XP allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work on your notebook. Simp

VAIO Notebook User Guide1024 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.✍ Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop

MovieShaker™103Create 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 Guide104Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying

PictureGear™1053 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.4 Click Next.5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.6 Name

VAIO Notebook User Guide1064 Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects.5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the C

Software Support Information107Software Support InformationAdaptec, Inc.Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adob

VAIO Notebook User Guide108Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation)PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)Prodigy Internet® (Prodig

Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs109Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or find

11WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and commun

VAIO Notebook User Guide110Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. U

Using Your Recovery CDs111Using the System Recovery CD(s)You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or er

VAIO Notebook User Guide1123 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Ent

Using Your Recovery CDs1133 When the Driver Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.To repair softwa

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115TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Notebook User Guide116My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly❑ When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not star

Troubleshooting1177 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press Enter. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 8

VAIO Notebook User Guide118My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. (Windows Me only)❑ Click Start, point to Program, point to Acc

Troubleshooting119❑ Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook.The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loudUse

VAIO Notebook User Guide12storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Optical drives play DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and CD-R discs. (Th

VAIO Notebook User Guide120I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa. (For models with TV Out only)Remove the DVD video disc if it is inser

Troubleshooting121step above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) and click Shut Down on the Windows® Security screen to restart the notebook.❑ I

VAIO Notebook User Guide122❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on.My optic

Troubleshooting123When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optical drive” appears and the software

VAIO Notebook User Guide124❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is comp

Troubleshooting125Troubleshooting the printerI cannot print❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot

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Specifications127Specifications The following table details the hardware specifications for your computer..ModelPCG-FX120/FX120KPCG-FX140/FX-140KPCG-F

VAIO Notebook User Guide128Optical driveDVD-ROM drive:Reads data up to 24x max. CD-ROM reading speed.Reads data up to 8x max. DVD-ROM reading speed.††

Specifications129* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.† The processor may be reduced to

Unpacking Your Notebook13❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started

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131IndexAAbout This Computer tab 82AC adapter 19, 24AC power 24AC Profile power setting 85addinghardware 63memory 93peripherals 63printers 69adjusting

VAIO Notebook User Guide132starting 30troubleshooting 115, 122unpacking 12connectingcoin-operated telephones 60digital video recorder 76external speak

133disconnecting 41troubleshooting 121Fn key 34combination commands 36function keys 34Hhandling 16CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs 47handling the LCD screen 16har

VAIO Notebook User Guide134connecting 70selecting 71switching among 36mousetroubleshooting 120Mouse Properties screen 39Mousewareaccessing help 39feat

135printerconnecting 69port 69Printer tab 82projector 71Rradio interference 5rechargeable battery packs 24, 25recharging battery packs 26Recovery CD 1

VAIO Notebook User Guide136VVAIO Support Agent 112ventilation slot 22video camera 76Video Standby mode 37viewing the amount of memory 96volume control

VAIO Notebook User Guide14Ergonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever

Ergonomic Considerations15fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display also.❑ Lig

VAIO Notebook User Guide16❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result.❑ Do not use cut or damaged c

Ergonomic Considerations17❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Wh

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19Setting Up Your VAIO® NotebookThis section describes all the controls and connectors on your computer, how to connect your computer to a power sourc

VAIO Notebook User Guide2Notice to Users© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or i

VAIO Notebook User Guide204 Touchpad 10 Caps Lock indicator5 Left/right buttons 11 Scroll Lock indicator6 Power indicator

Locating Controls and Connectors21Left1 Video out (select models only) 4 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector** i.LINK is a SONYtrademark used only to

VAIO Notebook User Guide22Right1 PPK buttons 2 Power button3 Optical drive(CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for PCG-FX170/PCG-FX170KPCG-FX190/PCG-FX190K)(DVD-ROM d

Locating Controls and Connectors23Back1 Modem jack 5 Monitor connector2 USB connectors 6 Ethernet connector3 Serial connector 7 DC In connector4 Pr

VAIO Notebook User Guide24Bottom1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever2 Reset switch3 Tilt stands

Connecting a Power Source25Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adapter1

VAIO Notebook User Guide26❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs

Connecting a Power Source272 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer.3 Close the cover of the battery bay until

VAIO Notebook User Guide28There are two battery indicator lights on the computerBattery indicator lightsBattery Indicator Description1 Indicates the

Connecting a Power Source29To remove the battery pack1 Open the battery bay cover.2 Pull out the battery pack.3 Close the cover of the battery bay.Not

3intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is p

VAIO Notebook User Guide30❑ You can extend battery life by changing the power-management modes in the PowerPanel utility. See “Power Saving Modes” ❑ T

Starting Your Computer31Starting Your Computer1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2 Press the power button on

VAIO Notebook User Guide323 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows:❑ To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 then the

33Using 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 Guide34Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyFunction keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used

Using the Keyboard35 + Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting F

VAIO Notebook User Guide36Indicator (continued)Light On OffNum Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active.The alphanumeric character keys i

Using the Keyboard37Fn+ only/ (F8)Control TV out(for models with TV Out only)Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes.Connect the cable

VAIO Notebook User Guide38Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scro

Using the Touchpad39✍ See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking both buttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad spee

VAIO Notebook User Guide4❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.❑ Pour p

VAIO Notebook User Guide40Using the Floppy Disk DriveYour computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay.To insert a diskette1 Hold

Using the Floppy Disk Drive41To remove the floppy disk drive1 Turn off the computer.2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slide th

VAIO Notebook User Guide423 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up. Continue pushing the drive into the

Using the Optical Drive43Using the Optical DriveYour computer comes with an optical drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive), depending on the mod

VAIO Notebook User Guide444 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.Inserting an optical discLabel side facing up

Using the Optical Drive455 Close the tray by pushing it gently.Playing a DVDTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that y

VAIO Notebook User Guide46❑ You can play DVDs using the DVD-ROM drive and the WinDVD software. See the help file that comes with the WinDVD software f

Using the Optical Drive47Notes on CD and DVD media❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the

VAIO Notebook User Guide48✍ For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.For best

Using PC Cards49Using PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard d

5Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu

VAIO Notebook User Guide50bottom PC card slot protectors.3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC card is facin

Using PC Cards511 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog box appears.2 Select the hardware device you wish to remove.3 Cl

VAIO Notebook User Guide52Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the t

Using a Second Battery Pack53To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery ind

VAIO Notebook User Guide54To remove the second battery packIf you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down the co

Using the Weight Saver55Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.To attach the weight saver1 If another d

VAIO Notebook User Guide56To remove the Weight Saver1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide th

Using Smart Connect57Using Smart Connect Windows Me™You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me

VAIO Notebook User Guide58Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power managemen

Power Saving Modes59Hibernate ModeIn the Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power indicat

VAIO Notebook User Guide6the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company

VAIO Notebook User Guide60Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one e

Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN)61Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type ne

VAIO Notebook User Guide625 Click the Identification tab to set the computer name, workgroup, and computer description.6 Click the Access Control tab

63Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sectio

VAIO Notebook User Guide64Connecting the Port ReplicatorYour notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1). Attaching a port r

Connecting the Port Replicator651 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.2 On the bottom of the computer, slide the port replica

VAIO Notebook User Guide664 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord into the AC

Connecting the Port Replicator67To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off1 Turn off your computer and the connected perip

VAIO Notebook User Guide68Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using

Connecting a Printer69Connecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows Me/Windows 2000-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect

7DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For t

VAIO Notebook User Guide70Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer wi

Connecting an External Display711 Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol. Plug the display cable into this connector. 2 Locate the Head

VAIO Notebook User Guide72Use the Fn+F7 keys to select a display. See also “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information.To Press ResultSwitch to

Connecting a TV Display (For Models with TV Out Only)73Connecting a TV Display (For Models with TV Out Only)You can enjoy playing audio/video by conne

VAIO Notebook User Guide74✍ See the manual that came with your peripheral device for more information on installation and use.✍ If you insert a DVD in

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device75Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, k

VAIO Notebook User Guide76Connecting an i.LINK*® DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK-enabled digital video camera recorder to thei.LINK® S400 (IEEE1394) c

Connecting an i.LINK® Device77✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may need to connect your camera differently.On Sony digital vi

VAIO Notebook User Guide78Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. To connect e

Connecting an External Microphone79Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To con

VAIO Notebook User Guide8equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment.Users should ensure

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81Customizing Your VAIO® NotebookYou can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer’

VAIO Notebook User Guide82Sony Notebook Setup TabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity, serial num

Controlling Power Management83Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook computer

VAIO Notebook User Guide84You can change the power management settings, such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen.To customize power m

Controlling Power Management85AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use. Similar to the Power Management Off setting. Power Manageme

VAIO Notebook User Guide86Power Management CommandsPowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power mana

Displaying Battery Information87Displaying Battery InformationYou can display information for each of the batteries in your computer. The following se

VAIO Notebook User Guide88Displaying Detailed Battery InformationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information win

Selecting the Display Mode89Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select the desired display

9ContentsWelcome ... 11Features ...

VAIO Notebook User Guide904 Click the Intel® 82815 Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics Properties button. (For models with TV Out) Contin

Selecting the Display Mode917 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays.✍ This feature is available with UI Design Se

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93Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory up to 512 MB

VAIO Notebook User Guide94❑ Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module.For Models with 64 MB MemoryT

Adding Memory953 After the computer has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your computer. U

VAIO Notebook User Guide96To install a memory module1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To remove a memory module.”2 Remove the memory module from its packaging

97About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

VAIO Notebook User Guide98Adobe Premiere® LEAdobe Systems IncorporatedAdobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for

Overview99EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (Windows Me only)EarthLink Network, Inc.An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and a