Sony PCG-717 User Manual

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Ergonomìe ConsiderationErgonomic ConsiderationsYou will bo using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety ot environments. Wbenex er p

Using the Communication CenterPlacing and Receiving Phone CallsTo place a phone call1 Dial or select the number vou want to call. You can:□ Dial the

Using the Phone BookUsing the Phone BookYou can use the Phone Book to store your contacts' names, phone and fax numbers, street and e-mail addres

Using the Communication CenterAccessing the Phone BookJ Click the PHONE BOOK button on the MAIN screen, then select the Plume Book tab. Or click Phone

Using the Communication CenterWhile lia\’ing a telephone conversation, vou can:OptionAnswer call waitingReceive a fax while onlineHang upRecord the co

Using the Phone BookFilling in the Phone Book Entry DialogThe Phono Book Entry dialog is displayed when you add or edit a Phone Book entr

Using the Music/Movie PlayerTlic Music/Movie Player allows you to play audio and video from a CD in the CD-ROM drive, or from audio

sing the Communication CenterOptionDataI'-mail Address Dountrx'SelectClearOther Phones Caller ID GroupsDescriptionThe person's area cod

Using the Music/Movie PlayerMusic/Movie Player FunctionsYou can use the Player bar to:□ Start and stop the playback of audio or video CDs or files.□

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerYou can customize the settings of your notebook computer. The following sections briefly describe how to change your

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

WelcomeLighting - Choose a location wliere \\'indovvs and lights do not create glare and reflection on tlie display. Use indirect lighting to a\

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerNotebook Setup TabsTabAbout This Computer InfraredDescriptionsDisplay system information, including memory capacity,

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerSystem Suspend - Puts the system into suspend mode, a power management state that saves the state of the system and

iiControlling Power ManagementTo activate PowerPanel1 Double-click the PowerPanel icon on the taskbar.The Power Management toolbar appears. When you m

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerDisplaying Battery InformationYou can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your compute

Displaying Battery InformationBattery Icon Descriptions« KB’•S"£Battery icon Battery statusDischargingChargingNot in useNo batteryDisplaying Deta

Selecting the Display ModeSelecting the Display Modewhen you connect an external display, you can select the display mode between the LCD o

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerTo display information on individual batteries12Click the Primary battery tab to display information for the battery

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerSelect one of the options under Display Mode.Display modesFunctionsMonitorDisplays only an external display connecte

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerAdding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You

Selecting the Display ModeWhen You Select TVWhen you select TV as the display mode, you can adjust the TV display position and select the TV

Using Your Notebook ComputerBackШ DC In (page 9)O Monitor connector (page 54)@OOI Serial COM1 connector (page 62)0Docking station (page 45)[3]In

Customizing Your Notebook Computer45Remove the memory module from its packaging. Install the memory module.[T] Connectors678H I Slide the memory mod

Selecting the Display ModeTypical expansion memory configurationTotal System Slot 1 (MB)Memory (MB)32»3248649612832~32^3264Slot 2 (MB)Empty 16 32 ^64

Getting HelpThis section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well astroubleshooting tips for your computer.-y»~-About Sony's Supp

Selecting the Display ModeTo remove a memory module1 Shut down your computer and discormect all peripheral devices.2 Unplug your computer and remove

Getting HelpU The FirstAid®^ '97 (Sony SOS Edition) software intercepts crashes caused by Windows®' 3.1x and Windows"^ 95 applications,

Calling SOSCalling SOSThe SOS application enables you to exchange information with a Sony Customer Support Representative (CSR). The built-in speakerp

Getting HelpTo place a call to SOS1 Select SOS from the Sony Folder on the Start menu.2 Click the Connect to SOS icon in the Sony Online Support scr

Calling SOSLimited acxressNo accessLets the CSR view your system, but you must approve every action the CSR takes. If the CSR wants to copy a file, fo

Getting HelpTo place a call to SOS1 Select SOS from the Son\- Folder on tlie Start menu.2 Click the Connect to SOS icon in the Sony Online Support s

Calling SOSII ILets the CSR view \’our system, but you must approye eyerv action the CSR takes. It the CSR wants to copy a file, for example, the Remo

Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable batter}' pack as a power source.Usin

Getting HelpTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems \ ou mavencounter when using your computer. Many problems have simpleso

Troubleshooting«11The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properlyUse tlie controls on your external display to adjust the im

Getting HelpWhen I double-click an application icon a message appears, such as "You must insertthe application CD into your CD-ROM drive", a

TroubleshootingIIIWhen I press Fn+F3,1 see the message "Sound Disabled"Click tlie System icon in the Control Panel. Change the settings unde

Using the System and Application Recovery CDIIIJ Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software.IFor

Getting HelpUsing the System and Application Recovery CDThe following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Reco\ erv utili

Getting HelpIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD1 Slide the power switeli forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off

Getting HelpJ Full Restore with Format tormats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software.IFormatting the hard disk drive removes

Using the System and Application Recovery CD111If your computer does not start from the System/Application Recovery CD1 Slide the power switch forwar

<3 ^Using the System and Application Recovery CDIIITo use the Application Recovery CD1 Turn on vour computer. It your computer is already on, clos

Locating the Controls and ConnectorsRightQ] Phone line jack (page 44) [2] PC card slots (page 34)[U Drive bay (page 25)

Getting HelpTo use the Application Recovery Utility1 Turn on vour computor. It \ our computer is already on, close all applications and return to the

Notes on UseJ VVhon the AC adapter is not used, iinplui; it from the AC outlet.Ü Use oiih' the AC adapter supplied. Do not use an\- other AC adap

IINotes on UseThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect\’our computer from potential damage.On Handling the LCD ScreenJ

Notes on UseOn Handling DiskettesJ Do not open the shutter maiuialK' and touch the surface ot the diskette.J Keep diskettes awav from magnets.J K

J Use only specified periplieral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result.J Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.J Your c

CD-ROM disks diMuing 136 ejecting 22, 29 handling 136 inserting 28 playing 33 troubleshooting 123 CD-ROM drive dosing tray 29 connecting 28 Music/Movi

DC In 8, 9, 45connecting 62DV In/Out45digital video camera 63FDD/Printer 8, 25, 53disconnectinggame 45docking station 21, 52headphones 6displayinfrare

_lJU you aro not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the batter}' pack from the computer to prex ent damage to the battery.

moiisoconnecting 59 connector 8 troubleshooting 125 Mouse Properties screen 24 Mousewareaccessing help 24 teatures 24multimedia computer display 55 mu

infrared port 8, 36 Infrared tab 102 infrared transmission active distance 37 troubleshooting 37 input devices iM Insert kev 18 insertingbatterv'

Using Your Notebook ComputerLeftsPower switch (page 13' T. . Kedbcnones connector (page 22, 25)IDHard disk driveT \ Wcrcchone connector (page 26)

pagor 97 select 98 zip code 97 PlavBack Control 100 Plaver bar 99 playinga message online 94 audio CDs 99 CD-ROM disks 99 greetings 73 video CDs 99 vo

rogulator\’ mtormation iii Ronioto Command S.'iurit\' dialoj; b<n 120remote controlaudio CD pla\ er 33 Hold switch 33 removingbatter\’ pa

N'nv o-mall support sorvico 117 N'n\ tux-buck sorx’ico 117 Son\' \otebook Setup screen 101 S>n\' \otebook Setup utiliU' 25

Kiviblo Poi ts tab 102 onabliiii; o-mail 86 ergonomic considerations 3, 4 Escape kev 18 Expand button 99 expansion memorv module 113 Express Serx’ice

IIndexA/V connecting cables 57 About This Computer tab 102 About Your Sony Notebook Computer 2, 117 AC adapter 5, 9 AC power 9AC Profile power setting

Connecting a Power SourceThe computer automaticallv charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes as the battery charges). When the battery

Using Your Notebook Computer^ See "Using a Second Battery Pack” on page 40 for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the drive

Connecting a Power SourceStarting Your Computer1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction ot the arrow, and litt the cover.LCD lock lever2 Slide the

Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source ot power. The second battery pack inserts into the dri

Notice to UsersSafety Information© \997 Sonv Electronics Inc. All rij;hts reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part

Registering Windows® 95Registering Windows® 95The first time \ ou turn on your computer, \ ou need to complete a few steps to register and configure t

Using Your Notebook ComputerRegistering Your ComputerYou can take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive the foll

Using the KeyboardUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but tlie keyboard has additional keys that perfor

Using Your Notebook ComputerKeysFunction keysEscape key Print Screen keyOperator keysWindows 95 keyFn keyApplications keyDescriptionsThe twelve functi

mUsing the KeyboarCombinations and Functions with the Windows 95 KeyCombinations0 + FI 0 + Tab a + E a + Fa + Ctrl + F a + MShift + a + M a + Ra + Pau

Using Your Notebook ComputerCombinations/FeatureFn+ "d(F12) System save to disk modeFn+EEject CD-ROMFn+FChange the display sizeFn+DVideo standby

Using the TouchpadUsing the TouchpadTile keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll obje

Using the KeyboardCombinations and Functions with the Fn KeyFunctionsCombinations/FeatureFn+ (ESC) System suspend modeFn+ Ca (F2)Display power statusF

Using Your Notebook ComputerNotes on MousewareSee Mouseware Help for information on additional features of the touchpad, such as middle button click,

Using Your Notebook ComputerTo insert the floppy disk drive1 Turn off the computer.2 If another des ice is in the drive bay, remove the device. See

Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityTrade Nami’: SONYModel No: l’CG-717/PCG-714Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.Address:1 Sony Drive

Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo remove a floppy disk-1 When YOU finish using tho floppv disk, press the hjoet button to remove the floppy disk.^ If you

Using the CD-ROM Drive4 Close the tray by pushing it genth’.^ Be sure to seat the CD-ROM disk firmly over the CD-ROM drive hub fingers. Failure to do

Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the CD-ROM DriveYour computer comes with the CD-ROM dri\ e in the drive ba\'. You can remove it so that

Using Your Notebook ComputerTo remove the CD-ROM drive1 Turn off fhe compufor before removing the CD-ROM drive.2 There is an Eject lever on the bott

Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the Floppy Disk DriveThere are two wavs to connect the floppy disk drive to vonr computer:J Externallv, by connecting

Using the Headphones with Remote ControUsing the Remote Control to Play an Audio CDI (stop)ToPressFind the beginning of the current track (AMS*)( 1 si

Using PC Card>12 Ronio\'o the PC card slot protector.When you use a Type HI PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card

Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an intrarod port, located on the back panel. You can use this p

Using Infrared Communication DeviceS'^ Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared dev

Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Power Saving Modeswhen vou uso a battery as the source ot po\yer for your computer, you can take advantage of power

1 ho RKN is used to dotermino tho qiuintih' ot dov'lcos u liich mav bo ooniioctod to tho tolophono lino. Excessive REN's on the telepho

Using Infrared Communication DeviceTo activate system suspend modePress Fti+Esc, or slide the power switcli forward and hold it for at least four seco

Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second recliargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend th

1Using a Second Battery PackTo charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indi

Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the drive bav when it is empty.To attach the Weight Saver1 If another dev

Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to vour computer by connecting any of these peripherals:□ Phone line (page 44)□ Do

Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Phone LineYou need to connect a phone line to take advantage ot online services, the Internet, and Sony Onli

Connecting the Docking StationConnecting the Docking StationAttaching an optional docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals as sho

Connecting Peripheral DevicesTo attach your computer to the docking stationTo supph' power to vour computer while it is connected to t

Using the Headphones with Remote ControlUsing the Headphones with Remote ControlYour computer includes headphones, wliiclr \ ou can use to listen to a

Using Your Notebook ComputerShutting Down Your Computer! To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.1 Click the S

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY^ ou can rc'tum vour unwantod lithium ion batteries to vour nearest SiUiv Sc'rviee Center or Factory Service

Using Your Notebook ComputerThis section describes how to start using \ our computer and how to use vour computer's internal and external dev ice

Placing and Receiving Phone CallsTelephone OptionsYou can use the tollovving telephone options;OptionDo Not DisturhCall ScreeningAdjust ring volumeDes

Connecting the Docking StatioMake sure the docking station lever is in the release position.Align the guide posts on the docking station with the open

Connecting Peripheral DevicesIKiTht' ® power indicator light turns greor(T) Power indicatorI Battery charger indicator IN USE In use indicator7

Connecting the Docking StaTo charge a battery pack using the docking station1 Open the cover of the batterc' charger ba\'.3 When the batter

Connecting Peripheral DevicesTo remove the battery pack1 Open the cover of the battery charter bay.2 Press the Eject button.3 Pull out the battery

Connecting the Docking StationTo remove your computer from the docking station when the power is on1 On the Start menu, select Eject. Alternatively,

Connecting Peripheral DevicesTo remove your computer from the docking station when the power is off1 Turn off your computer and the connected periphe

Connecting a PrinterConnecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows 95-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.To connect a pri

Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook computer. Forexample, you can use the

ContentsWelcomeUnpacking Your Notebook Computer...2Ergonomic Considerations...

Connecting an External DisplayTo connect a multimedia computer displayYou can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that incl

Connecting Peripheral DevicesTo connect a projectorYou can use a projector as an external display, such as Sony's LCD Projector.See the manual th

Connecting an External DisplayTo connect a TVYou can connect a TV that has audio and \ ideo connectors hy using optional A/V connecting cables.TVVideo

Connecting Peripheral DevicesTo select a displayWhen you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle the output among the Liq

Using Your Notebook Computer5 Press the Eject button to open the CD-ROM drive.The CD Tray slides out.6 Place the audio CD in the trav and close the

Using Your Notebook ComputerISS.-'LightNum LockCaps LockScrollLockOnTurns on when the number keys area in the numeric kev'pati are active.Tu

Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to your computer. To con

Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.^ Make sur

Connecting an External MiaophoneConnecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input b\' using an external microphone.^ Ma

Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial DeviceYou can connect other computer peripherals, such as Sony&

ContentsConnecting an External Microphone...61Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device...

Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderConnecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderYou can connect a digital \ ideo camera recorder to the DV In/Out

Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.To connect a USB device□ Use

Using the Communication CenterThe Communication Center is a complete, powerful, flexible, yet simple- to-use communications system.You can use the Com

Using the Communication CenterTo close the Communication Center1 Click the 0 button on the Main screen.2 Click Yes to close the Communication Center

mCommunication Center Main ScreenCommunication Center Main ScreenYou can access most of the Communication Center’s features from the Main screen, incl

Using the Communication CenterThe MENU button gives you access to other features, such as adding mailboxes, recording and changing greetings, setting

Communication Center Main ScreenAccessing MailboxesÜ Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure andselect Mailboxes.MAILBOXES101 Haio

Using the Communication CenterAccessing Mailbox OptionsYou can customize mailbox options. For example, vou can change a mailbox extension, assign or c

âCommunication Center Main ScreenSetting the Default MailboxIf vou have more than one mailbox, vou must set one as the default mailbox. The default ma

Using the Communication CenterMailbox GreetingsA mailbox greeting plavs for vour callers when the Commnnication Center answers a call. Your mailbox co

WelcomeCongratulations on your purchaso of the Son\' Notebook Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technolog\' in audio, \ ideo, computi

Communication Center Main ScreenTo play a greeting-I Click the PLAY button on the Greetings screen. The selected greeting is played.To record a greeti

Using the Communication CenterTo delete a greetingYou cannot delete the default greeting. If vou want to delete a greeting that is the default greetin

Communication Center Main ScreenTo access a different mailbox1 Dial the telephone number ot your Communication Center system. The default mailbox&apo

Using the Communication CenterUsing MessagesIncoming e-mail messages appear simultaneously in all mailboxes. An incoming fax or data file is placed in

Using MessagesMessage FoldersIn Message folders, each message type (audio, fax, e-mail, and data) isrepresented by an icon. Message folders are organi

Using the Communication CenterTo play or view messagesThe digital display on the Main screen displa\ s the number ot new messages in the current mailb

Using MessagesSending FaxesYou can use the Communication Center to send faxes in a number of different ways:□ Quick Fax — available directly on the Ma

Using the Communication CenterYou can modih’ tlie following optioiis:OptionSpecify how faxes are positioned on the pageChange paper sizeSpecify fhe re

J"Using Messages2 Fill in the recipient information and type vour message in the Note field. This note will appear on the cover page of your fax

Using the Communication CenterFilling in the Send Fax DialogThe Send Fax dialog appears when vou send a fax, either from the Communication Center or f

WelcomeUnpacking Your Notebook ComputerRemove the follo\vinj^ hardware items from tlie box:AC adapterPower cordPhone cableFloppy disk driveFloppy disk

Using MessagesOptionPhoiu'SAdd RecipientDelete Recipient Save Phone NoteSend Fax Now ViewPrint to FileOptions Schedule Fax To File CabinetCover P

Using the Communication CenterUsing the Group FeatureTo create or change a group;1 Click the PHONE BOOK button on the Main screen to open the Phone B

Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices, sucli as

Using the Communication CenterIf voii did not select to use the Conimunicatiiin Center to send and receive e-mail during set up, you need to enable e-

Using MessagesTo send a data fileYou can use drag-and-drop to send a file or a Communication Center message to any computer that is capable of receivi

aUsing MessageSending E-mailIf you used the Communication Center Setup Wizard to configure the Communication Center for e-mail, the Send command conne

Using the Communication Centeri:.Filling in the Send Data DialogThe Send Data dialog appears when you send or resend data.To send data, you must speci

Using MessagesTo record a message1 Click the MESSAGE button on tlie Main screen.The Messages screen is displayed. You can record a message in the New

Using the Communication CenterTo forward faxesYou can forward incoming faxes to another fax number automatically. Select Options from the

Using MessagesTo receive data filesWhen the Communication Center is on, it receives data files automatically. New data messages are stored in the New