Sony PCG-FX170 user manual

User manual for the device Sony PCG-FX170

Device: Sony PCG-FX170
Category: Laptop
Manufacturer: Sony
Size: 0.74 MB
Added : 7/29/2013
Number of pages: 136
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VAIO® Notebook
User Guide
PCG-FX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K,
PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K,
PCG-FX190/FX190K

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VAIO Notebook User Guide Updates and additions to software may require Notice to Users an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights require prior arrangements with participating reserved. This manual and the software financial institutions. described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without

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intended for home and other limited viewing q Never touch uninsulated uses only unless otherwise authorized by telephone wire or terminals Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering unless the telephone line has been or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a SONY disconnected at the network trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products interface. with an i.LINK connector may not q Use caution when installing or communicate with each ot

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VAIO Notebook User Guide . q Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ! Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de garder cet appareil à l’abri de la service Sony le plus près. pluie et de l’humidité. q Pour prévenir tout risque ! Avertissement - L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le produit augmente les risques pour châssis de cet appareil et ne les yeux. Puisque le faisceau confier son entretien qu’à u

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harmful interference to radio communications. Regulatory However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this Information equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be Declaration of Conformity determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the Trade Name: SONY interference by one or more of the following measures: Model No.: PCG-9512 PCG-9522 q Reorient

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VAIO Notebook User Guide the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this This equipment cannot be used on public coin equipment. If requested, this information must service provided by the telephone company. be provided to the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone the state or provincial utility service jack. commission, public service commission, or corporation commission, for i

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION ! The battery pack used in this BATTERY device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if You can return your unwanted lithium ion mistreated. Do not disassemble, batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or heat above 212°F (100°C) or Factory Service Center. incinerate. - In some areas the disposal of lithium Dispose of used battery promptly. ion batteries in household or Keep away from children. business trash may be prohibited. ! La manutention incorrect

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VAIO Notebook User Guide equipment may give the telecommunications qu’il est possible que la conformité aux company cause to request that the user conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la disconnect the equipment. dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent power utility, telephone lines and internal être coordonnées par un représentant désigné

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Contents Welcome .................................................................................... 11 Features .......................................................................................................11 Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................................................12 Ergonomic Considerations ..........................................................................14 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ........................................... 19

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VAIO Notebook User Guide Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook ....................................... 81 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen .............................................81 Controlling Power Management .................................................................83 Displaying Battery Information ..................................................................87 Selecting the Display Mode ........................................................................89 Adding Memo

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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features - For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® Notebook, see “Specifications” ® q Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a mobile Intel ® ® Pentium III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep™ technology and a V.90 * compatible K56flex modem. q P

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VAIO Notebook User Guide storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Optical drives play DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and CD-R discs. (The CD-RW/DVD- ROM drive is available on select models only.) - Your optical drive differs depending on the model you purchase. Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: * Main unit Power cord AC adapter Video cable Rechargeable Weight saver (PCG-FX150/PCG-FX150K battery pack PCG-FX170/PCG-FX170K PCG-FX190/PCG-FX190K o

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Unpacking Your Notebook q Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual — Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system. Software CDs q Microsoft® Word 2000 — Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO notebook you purchased. Recovery CDs q System Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are

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VAIO Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments. Ergonomic Position Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat q Position of your computer — Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizonta

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Ergonomic Considerations fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display also. q Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness. q Placement of an external display — When using

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VAIO Notebook User Guide q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result. q Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. q If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the telephone company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone company has the right to

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Ergonomic Considerations q Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. q The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. q The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the

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VAIO Notebook User Guide 18

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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook This section describes all the controls and connectors on your computer, how to connect your computer to a power source, and how to start and shut down your computer. Locating Controls and Connectors Front + 1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators screen 2 Speakers 8 Hard disk drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Num Lock indicator 19

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VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Touchpad 10 Caps Lock indicator 5 Left/right buttons 11 Scroll Lock indicator 6 Power indicator 20


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