Sony PCG-FX210 User Manual

VAIO® Notebook User GuidePCG-FX210PCG-FX215

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Change to Current Document Title100OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software InstructionsOpenMG Jukebox 2.0 is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions101Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.01 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, select Programs, OpenMG Jukebox

Change to Current Document Title102OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Basic Features1Menu barDisplays OpenMG Jukebox menus.5File List viewLists the items under the se

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions103Recording a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists within OpenMG Jukebox.1 Inse

Change to Current Document Title1045 Click Rec to Jukebox. Recording begins. When the recording is finished, the new playlist appears in the File Tr

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions1054 In the Playlist view, select the song to be checked out. To check out more than one song at a time, hold

Change to Current Document Title106Additional Features❑ OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial — In the Tutorial screen, the available operations of OpenMG Jukebox a

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions107Notes on performing the System Restore function of System Tools on Windows® Millennium EditionIf you perfor

Change to Current Document Title108Software Support InformationAcrobat Reader™, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporated)America On

Software Support Information109PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation)Quicken® 2001 (Intuit Inc.)

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Change to Current Document Title110Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDsYour computer comes with the following application and system recovery

Using Your Recovery CDs111Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Us

Change to Current Document Title112Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individual drivers and repair

Using Your Recovery CDs113To use the System Recovery CD(s)1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive.2 Shut down your computer as descr

Change to Current Document Title114To repair software applications using VAIO Support AgentThe Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault tha

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

Change to Current Document Title116My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly❑ When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may

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

Change to Current Document Title118My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. ❑ Click Start, point to Program, point to Accessories,

Troubleshooting119My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen.Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen.The image on my conn

Change to Current Document Title12Using Your Recovery CDs...111Using the Application Recovery

Change to Current Document Title120The pointer does not move (while using the Touchpad or Mouse)❑ Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, and s

Troubleshooting121❑ If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive, it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompat

Change to Current Document Title122Troubleshooting softwareMy software program stops responding or crashesContact the software publisher or designated

Troubleshooting123My modem connection is slowYour notebook is equipped with a 56K/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influence modem connection s

Change to Current Document Title124My microphone does not workIf you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged into the M

Getting Help125Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your VAIO® notebook computer. When you have questions about your computer and the

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Specifications127Specifications The following table details the hardware specifications for your computer.Model PCG-FX210/PCG-FX215Processor 800 MHz*

Change to Current Document Title128Connection Capabilities• 2 USB ports•i.LINK††•Serial port• VGA monitor• Parallel (printer)• Phone line (RJ-11)• Mic

Specifications129NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.‡ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it co

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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131IndexAAC adapter 22, 27AC power 27addinghardware 67memory 85peripherals 67printers 68adjustingbrightness 34, 40Alt key 38Application Recovery CD 11

Change to Current Document Title132external speakers 76hard drives 52microphone 77monitor 69multimedia computer dis-play 70multiple phone lines 63netw

Index133speakers 76Ffaxeslaws governing 6floppy disk drive 22cable 22disconnecting 45troubleshooting 120Fn key 38combination commands 40function keys

Change to Current Document Title134Mmaintenance 19memory moduleexpansion 86installing 87removing 86microphoneconnecting 77troubleshooting 124modemlaws

Index135connecting 68port 68projector 70Rradio interference 5rechargeable battery packs 27,28recharging battery packs 29Recovery CD 111regulatory info

Change to Current Document Title136virtual desktop 81Wweight saverattaching 55connecting 58fold-out arm 58removing 59window design of Sony soft-ware 8

Change to Current Document Title14Features❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a mobile AMD Duron™ processor and a V.90 compatible K56fl

Unpacking Your Notebook15Unpacking Your NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box:* Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose

Change to Current Document Title16Recovery CDs❑ System Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if t

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

Change to Current Document Title18fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display al

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

Change to Current Document Title2Notice to Users© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in wh

Change to Current Document Title20❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunc

21Setting Up Your VAIO® NotebookThis section describes all the controls and connectors on your computer, how to connect your computer to a power sourc

Change to Current Document Title22Locating Controls and ConnectorsFront1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators2 Speakers 8 H

Locating Controls and Connectors23Left1 Video out 4 i.LINK*® (IEEE1394) S400 connector* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a pr

Change to Current Document Title24Right1 Power button2Optical drive (DVD-ROM drive) 3Floppy disk drive

Locating Controls and Connectors25Back1 Modem jack 5 Monitor connector2 USB connectors 6 Ethernet connector3 Serial connector 7 DC In connector4 Pr

Change to Current Document Title26Bottom1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever2 Tilt stands

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

Change to Current Document Title28❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two batter

Connecting a Power Source292 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer.3 Close the cover of the battery bay until

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Change to Current Document Title30There are two battery indicator lights on the computerBattery indicator lightsBattery IndicatorDescription1 Indicat

Connecting a Power Source31To remove the battery pack1 Open the battery bay cover.2 Pull out the battery pack.3 Close the cover of the battery bay.Not

Change to Current Document Title32❑ You can extend battery life by changing the power-management modes in the PowerPanel utility. See “Power Saving Mo

Starting Your Computer33Starting Your Computer1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2 Press the power button on

Change to Current Document Title343 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows:❑ To decrease brightness, press Fn+Shi

Shutting Down Your Computer35Shutting Down Your Computer1 Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start

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37Using Your VAIO® NotebookUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specif

Change to Current Document Title38Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyFunction keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard

Using the Keyboard39 + M Minimizes all displayed windows.Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size. + R Displays the Run wind

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Change to Current Document Title40LightsLight On OffNum LockThe number keys in the numeric keypad are active.The alphanumeric character keys in the ke

Using the Keyboard41Fn+ / (F7)Switch to the external monitor/LCDToggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the Monitor connector) and

Change to Current Document Title42Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag,

Using the Touchpad43✍ See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking both buttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad spee

Change to Current Document Title44Using the Floppy Disk DriveYour computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay.To insert a disket

Using the Floppy Disk Drive45To remove the floppy disk drive1 Turn off the computer.2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slide th

Change to Current Document Title463 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up. Continue pushing the drive i

Using the Optical Drive47Using the Optical DriveYour computer comes with an optical drive (DVD-ROM drive).To insert a disc1 Turn on the computer.2 Pre

Change to Current Document Title484 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.Inserting an optical discLabel side facing up

Using the Optical Drive495 Close the tray by pushing it gently.Playing a DVDTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that y

5However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra

Change to Current Document Title50✍ If you set the display resolution higher than the default setting (1024 x 768, 16 bits), the DVD video may not pla

Using the Optical Drive51Notes 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

Change to Current Document Title52Using PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such

Using PC Cards533 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC card is facing up.4 Push the the PC card slot gently i

Change to Current Document Title54To remove a PC card1 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog box appears.2 Select the h

Using a Second Battery Pack55Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend th

Change to Current Document Title56To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The batter

Using a Second Battery Pack57To remove the second battery packIf you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down the

Change to Current Document Title58Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.To attach the weight saver1 If

Using the Weight Saver59To remove the Weight Saver1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide this

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Change to Current Document Title60Connecting With Another VAIO® ComputerYou can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the prei

Power Saving Modes61Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management sett

Change to Current Document Title62To activate Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.To return to normal modeTo re

Connecting a Phone Line63Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one en

Change to Current Document Title64Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks. For

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)65Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection1 Right-click Network Neighborhood and select Properties.2 Click Add to a

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67Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sectio

Change to Current Document Title68Connecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows Me application compatible printer to your computer to print documents.

Connecting an External Display69Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the compu

7INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain tel

Change to Current Document Title70To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes

Connecting an External Display71To select a displayWhen you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle the output between th

Change to Current Document Title72Connecting a TV Display You can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting AV devices to your computer. See also the ma

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device73Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, k

Change to Current Document Title74Connecting an i.LINK®* DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® S400 (IE

Connecting an i.LINK® Device75✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may need to connect your camera differently.On Sony digital vi

Change to Current Document Title76Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. To c

Connecting an External Microphone77Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To con

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79Customizing Your VAIO® NotebookYou can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer’

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Change to Current Document Title80ATI RAGE MOBILITY-M1 Screen

Using the Dual Display function81Using the Dual Display functionThe dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across sep

Change to Current Document Title82Selecting Dual Display mode1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.2 Point to Settings > Control Panel.3

Using the Dual Display function83Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, th

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85Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory up to 256 MB

Change to Current Document Title86Typical expansion memory configurationTo remove a memory module1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripher

Adding Memory875 Remove the memory module.6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.To install a memory module1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To remove a

Change to Current Document Title883 Install the memory module.4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay.Installing memory module1 Slide the m

89About 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

9ContentsNotice to Users... 21 Welcome ...

Change to Current Document Title90OverviewAdobe® Acrobat Reader™Adobe Systems Inc.Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print elec

Overview91DVgate™Sony Electronics Inc.Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK*® connector and capture your own video clips and still ima

Change to Current Document Title92Microsoft® Word 2000Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create shared Web, e-mail, and print d

Overview93Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc.Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK*®

Change to Current Document Title94MovieShaker™This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing.

MovieShaker™95Create a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly

Change to Current Document Title96Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and mo

MovieShaker™97Saving a Movie1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies.2 Click Expo

Change to Current Document Title98PictureGear™PictureGear software is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images sto

PictureGear™99Using Panorama MakerPanorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images should be the