Document Outline

• Owner's Record
• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
• Contents
  • Welcome
    • Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
    • Ergonomic Considerations
      • Back
    • Connecting a Power Source
      • Using the AC Adapter
      • Right
      • Left
        • To remove the battery pack
    • Starting Your Computer
      • Using Battery Power
        • To insert the battery pack
        • To charge the battery pack
    • Registering Windows® 95
    • Registering Your Computer
    • Using the Keyboard
      • Combinations and Functions with the Windows 95 Key
    • Using the Touchpad
      • Descriptions
      • Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
      • Notes on Mouseware
        • To access Mouseware Help:
        • To insert the floppy disk drive
        • To insert a floppy disk
          • To remove a floppy disk
          • To remove the floppy disk drive
    • Using the CD-ROM Drive
      • To insert a CD-ROM disk
    • Using the Floppy Disk Drive
      • To connect the floppy disk drive externally
      • Using the Remote Control to Play an Audio CD
      • Using the Hold Switch
        • To remove a PC card
    • Using Infrared Communication Devices
      • To use infrared communication with a digital still camera
      • To use infrared communication with another computer
    • Using Power Saving Modes
      • Normal Mode
      • System Standby Mode
        • To activate system standby mode
        • To return to normal mode
      • System Suspend Mode
        • To activate system suspend mode
        • To return to normal mode
      • System Save to Disk Mode
        • To activate system save to disk mode
        • To return to normal mode
    • Using a Second Battery Pack
      • To insert a second battery pack
      • Using a Second Battery Pack
      • To remove the second battery pack
    • Using the Weight Saver
      • To attach the Weight Saver
      • To remove the Weight Saver
  • Connecting Peripheral Devices
    • Connecting a Phone Line
    • Connecting the Docking Station
      • To attach your computer to the docking station
    • Using the Headphones with Remote Control
      • To use the remote control in system suspend mode
    • Shutting Down Your Computer
      • ! To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.
  • Using Your Notebook Computer
    • Locating the Controls and Connectors
      • Front
        • Placing and Receiving Phone Calls
        • 7 Turn on the computer.
        • The IN USE indicator light turns on.
    • Connecting a Printer
      • To connect a printer
    • Connecting an External Display
      • To connect a computer display
      • To connect a multimedia computer display
      • Light
      • On
      • Off
    • Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
      • To connect an external mouse or keyboard
    • Connecting External Speakers
    • Connecting an External Microphone
      • To connect an external microphone
    • Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device
      • To connect a digital still camera
    • Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
    • Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
  • Using the Communication Center
    • Opening and Closing the Communication Center
      • To open the Communication Center
    • Getting Started with the Communication Center
    • Communication Center Main Screen
      • Getting Help
    • Using Mailboxes and Greetings
      • Accessing Mailboxes
      • Adding a Mailbox
      • Accessing Mailbox Options
      • Mailbox Passwords
      • Setting the Default Mailbox
        • To delete a mailbox
      • Mailbox Greetings
        • To access greetings
        • To delete a greeting
      • Accessing Mailboxes Remotely
        • To access the default mailbox
        • To access a different mailbox
    • Using Messages
      • Accessing Messages
      • Message Folders
      • Managing Messages
      • Sending Faxes
        • To configure Communication Center fax
        • To send a Quick Fax
        • Using Messages
          • To send a fax from another application
      • Filling in the Send Fax Dialog
      • Using the Group Feature
    • Using PC Cards
      • Using Message
      • Sending E-mail
      • Filling in the Send Data Dialog
      • Receiving Faxes
    • Placing and Receiving Phone Calls
    • Using the Phone Book
      • Accessing the Phone Book
      • Managing Phone Book Entries
      • Filling in the Phone Book Entry Dialog
        • Description
  • Using the Music/Movie Player
    • To start the Music/Movie Player
    • To expand the Music/Movie Player bar
    • To change the Player bar to a floating window
    • Music/Movie Player Functions
  • Customizing Your Notebook Computer
    • Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
    • Controlling Power Management
      • Descriptions
      • To activate PowerPanel
      • To customize the PowerPanel toolbars
    • Displaying Battery Information
      • To activate BatteryScope
      • Percentage indicator
      • Time indicator
      • Battery icon Battery status
    • Selecting the Display Mode
    • Adding Memory
      • To select TV options
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      • Total System Slot 1 (MB)
      • Slot 2 (MB)
      • To install a memory module
  • Getting Help
    • About Sony's Support Options
    • Calling SOS
      • lei
        • 6 Discuss the problem with the CSR and follow the CSR's instructions to resolve the problem.
        • 7 To end a call, click the SpeakerPhone button.
        • 8 Click the Close box at the top right comer of the SOS window or select Exit from the File menu to close the SOS window.
        • Options Descriptions
    • Troubleshooting
      • My computer won't start
      • My LCD does not display anything
      • The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly
      • The video image on my screen is too dark
      • My computer "locks up"
      • My CD-ROM drive tray won't open
      • I cannot play a CD-ROM disk
      • When I double-click an application icon a message appears, such as "You must insert
      • My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk
      • My software program "locks up" or crashes
      • My speakers have no sound
      • When I press Fn+F3,1 see the message "Sound Disabled"
      • My modem doesn’t work
      • My microphone doesn't work
      • My mouse doesn't work
      • My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click
      • My computer does not shut down
      • My PC card is not working
      • To use the System Recovery CD
    • Using the System and Application Recovery CD
      • Using the System Recovery CD (Models PCG-717C/PCG-719C Only)
      • Using the Application Recovery CD (Models PCG-717C/PCG-719C Only)
        • To use the System Recovery Utility
        • If your computer does not start from the System/Application Recovery CD
      • Using the Application Recovery Utility (Models PCG-717E/PCG-719E Only)
        • Using the System and Application Recovery CD
          • To use the Application Recovery CD
      • Using the System Recovery Utility (Models PCG-717E/PCG-719E Only)
        • To use the Application Recovery Utility
        • On Handling
        • On Installation
  • Notes on Use
    • On Handling the LCD Screen
    • On the Power Source
    • On Handling Diskettes
    • On Handling CD-ROM Disks
    • On Cleaning CD-ROM Disks
    • On Using Batteries
    • On Moisture Condensation
    • On Upgrading the System
    • On Using the Headphones
    • On Maintenance
  • Index