Sony PCG-748 User Manual

Notice to Users© 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reprod

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

Notes on UseTo install a memory module1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer.2 Unplug your computer a

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideIf the additional memory is not shown, repeat steps 1-9.To remove a memory module1 Shut down your computer and disco

Limited Warranty StatementNotebook Computer WarrantyThe limited warranty on your Sony VAIO Notebook computer covers parts and labor against defects in

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideThis Limited Warranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that th

Limited Warranty StatementFor Product support, on-line knowledge base, frequently asked questions, and free updates via the Internet: http://www.ita.s

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideAvant d'envoyer le Produit à SONY pour le faire réparer, assurez-vous d’en retirer tous produits de tierce parti

Battery Limited WarrantyThe limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer covers defects in material or workmanship f

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IndexAAbout This Computer tab 64 AC adapter 5,8 AC power 8AC Profile power setting 65 accessing online support 14 addinghardware 39 memory 90 peripher

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideCD-ROM drive closing tray 27 connecting 26 Music/Movie Player 57 opening tray 26 troubleshooting 78 using 26 changing

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideErgonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. W

Indexfloppy disk 5,23installing additional hard disk 29Eject button 25, 26, 27.Eject lever 24, 25, 28, 36, 37 ejectingbattery packs 36 CD-ROM discs 20

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guideperipherals 39 interference iii, 86 internal speakers See speakers Internet 59Kkeyboard 17connecting 45 connector 5,

Indexoutput devices iv adding 41party phone lines 40.PBX40 PC cardinserting 29 release button 29,40 removing 30 slot protector 30 slots 7, 29 troubles

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideSee LCD Scroll Lock 5indicator light 19 second battery pack 9,35 selectingdisplay 44 LCD 44 monitor 44 power source 9

IndexVideo Player, using 56 Video Standby mode 21Wwarranty 15, 93 weight saver 5 attaching 35 connecting 37 removing 37 Windows 98Certificate of Authe

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SON'KVAIO' Notebook Computer Read Me FirstPCG-748

NOTICEThis product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of licen

ContentsWelcome... 1Features...

Welcome□ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid brig

WelcomeWelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony Notebook Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, an

Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerRemove the following hardware items from the box:VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me FirstMain unitt Rechargeable battery p

Supplementary InformationFor the most recent version of this manual, see the online version of Read Me First. You can access this document in the Help

VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me FirstUsing the TouchpadIn addition to using the left and right buttons for mouse clicks, you can tap on the touchpad to

Sending and Receiving Faxes Using Microsoft OutlookIf you wish to use Microsoft Outlook to send and receive faxes, you must complete the Internet Conn

For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call at 1-888-4SONY PC (1-888-476-6972).VAIO Noteboo

For Answers to Your Software QuestionsWindows 98 Operating System, Works, Money, internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporation) _______websitehttp:

КЯ VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me FirstSpecificationsModelPCG-748Processor266 MHz^entium® with MMX technologyHard Disk Drive 4.0 GBStandard RAM64 MB S

-SpecificationsModelPCG-748BatteryLithium-ion, supports dual battery operationDimensions11.7" (w) X 1.5” (h) x9.3" (d) (297mrn X 37.6mm x 23

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Specifications

VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First© 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows

Using Your Notebook ComputerThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideLeftQj f'ovver switch (page 12) gj Hard ijisk drive.1^ Battery t'lay (page 9)0 o Headphone connector

Using Your Notebook ComputerRightQj PhMie line jack (page 40) PC card slots (page 29)Backjjj Drive bay (pages 23. 26)1____rA0] DC In (page 6)[1

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Ad

Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideTo charge the battery pack1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.2 Insert the battery pack.The computer automatic

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.Do not use the modem or a telephone to repor

Using Your Notebook ComputerTo remove the battery pack1 Open che cover of the battery bay.2 Pull out the battery pack.3 Close the cover of the batt

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideStarting Your Computer1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.LCD lock lever2

Using Your Notebook ComputerShutting Down Your Computer! To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.12Click the St

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideRegistering Windowsf^ 98The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register and co

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

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform

Using Your Notebook ComputerKeys DescriptionsEscape keyThe Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commandsPrint Screen keyThe Print Screen key takes an el

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideCombinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyCombinations+ F1ffl +Taba +Ea +Fa + Ctrl + Fa +MShift + aMa + RFunc

Using Your Notebook ComputerIndicatorsIndicators FunctionsPower0Hard disk 0Battery 1 1Lights when the power to the computer is turned on. Flashes in S

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideCombinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/FeatureFunctionsFn+ ^ (ESC) System SuspendPuts the system into

Connect the equipment Into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.□ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

Using Your Notebook ComputerCombinations/FeatureFunctionsFn+FChange the display sizeZooms the display size in or out when the display is set to a lo

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

Using the Floppy Disk DriveThere are two ways to connect the floppy disk drive to your computer:□ Externally, by connecting it to the computer’s FDD/

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideTo insert the floppy disk drive12Turn off the computer.If another device is in the drive bay, remove the device. See

Using Your Notebook ComputerTo remove a diskette□ When you finish using the diskette, press the Eject button to remove the diskette.^ If you have diff

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the CD-ROM DriveYour computer comes with the CD-ROM drive in the drive bay. You can remove it so that you can u

Using Your Notebook Computer4 Close the tray by pushing it gently.^ Be sure to seat the CD-ROM disc ftrmly over the CD-ROM drive hub fingers. If you

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideTo remove the CD-ROM drive1 Turn off the computer before removing the CD-ROM drive.2 There is an Eject lever on the

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

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide2 Remove the PC card slot protector.When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC c

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a compu

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

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideAvoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light close to the infrared ports.See the manual th

Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power m

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideTo return to normal modeTurn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. The computer returns to its previou

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

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideTo charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery

Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the drive bay when it is empty.To attach the Weight Saver1 If another device is in the drive bay, rem

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Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:□ Phone line (page 40)□ Printer (page

Connecting a Phone LineYou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet, and Sony Online Support.^ In order to regi

! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn harard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212° (100°C) or incine

Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows 98-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.To connect a prin

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook computer. Forexample, you can use

To connect a multimedia computer displayYou can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computerdisplay that includes built-in speakers and a mi

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideTo connect a projectorYou can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector.See ttie manual

Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to your computer. The Mouse/Keyboar

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.Make s

Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.^ Make sure your microphone is designed fo

Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial DeviceYou can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera, to the Seri

Connecting Peripheral Devices [Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.To connect a USB device□ Us

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énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées pa

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceVAIO Space is Sony’s original utility that organizes the preinstalled applications on your VAIO Notebook Computer, maki

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideVAIO Space CentersThere are Ave centers within VAIO Space, as follows;Center Name and IconContains DescriptionSoftwar

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceNavigating through VAIO SpaceTo go to a center within VAIO Space1 Move the mouse pointer over an icon on the VAIO Laun

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideVAIO Space ControlsButton.FunctionDGoes to the previous screen or page in a sequence. Unavailable until you go to ano

Using the Software CenterGetting Started With VAIO SpaceTo launch the Software Center1 Move the mouse pointer over the Software Center icon on the VA

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Audio-Video CenterThe Audio-Video Center includes the following programs:Program DescriptionVideo Plays MPE

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceTo play a different video file1 Click the Play List button.2 Select one or more video flies from the AV PlayList dial

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideTo expand the Control barYou can expand the bar to double-height to access more functions by clicking the Expand butt

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceUsing the Online CenterTo launch the Online Center1 Move the mouse pointer over the Online Center icon on the VAIO Lau

Using the Tool CenterUsing Tool Center Tools1 Move the mouse pointer over the Tool Center icon on the VAIO Launcher.2 Click Tools to open the VAIO s

Getting Started With VAIO SpaceUsing Tool Center OptionsThe Options screen lets you customize the way VAIO Space works. To set VAIO Space options1 Mo

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Help Center^ For a complete description of all the help options available, see "G^ing Help&q

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

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideNotebook Setup TabsTabDescriptionsAbout This ComputerDisplay system information, including memory capacity, serial nu

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerControlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook compu

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideWord Processing - Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk cutid display screen. You can dso

Customizing Your Notebook Computer KjtflTo activate PowerPanei1 Double-click the H (PowerPanei) icon on the taskbar.The Profiles toolbar appears. When

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideDisplaying Battery InformationYou can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer and doc

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerBattery Icon DescriptionsBattery icon Battery statusDischargingChargingNot in useNo batteryDisplaying Detailed Batte

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideTo display information on individual batteries12Click the Primary battery tab to display information for the battery

ContentsWelcomeErgonomic Considerations...2Using Your NotebookComputerLocating the Controls and Co

Customizing Your Notebook ComputerSelecting the Display ModeWhen you connect an external display, you can toggle the display mode between the LCD on y

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide1 Click 0K.You cannot use the following displays simultaneously:□ The computer’s LCD and an external display using t

Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, c

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide1 Sony SOS software8 CaUingSO^This preinstalled program connects you to a Customer Support Representative. SOS is ava

Getting HelpCalling SOSThe SOS application enables you to exchange information with a Sony Customer Support Representative (CSR). Here’s how it works:

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide456customer support representative until you give the CSR access to your computer.Click the Call SOS button. The Conf

Getting HelpTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you mayencounter when using your computer. Many problems have simplesol

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideThe screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display t

Getting Help□ Check the speaker volume.When I click an application icon a message appears, such as "You must insertthe application CD into your

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide□□Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a d

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guideor Other Serial Device...48Connecting a Universal Serial Bu

Getting HelpMy computer does not shut downIt is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu. Using other

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Recoveiy and Appli

Getting HelpTo use the System Recovery CDThe CD-ROM drive must be inserted in the computer not the docking station — to use the System Recovery CD.You

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Application Recovery CD The Application Recovery CD allows you to reinstall individual applications and dev

Notes on UseThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protectyour computer from potential damage.On Handling the LCD Screen□ D

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide□□To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.Unplug your computer from the wall outl

Notes on Use□ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the com

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideOn Handling Diskettes□ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette.□ Keep diskettes away

□ If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be repla

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuideAdding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You c