Table Of Contents - Sony PCG-XG500 Primary User Manual

Contents
Welcome ...............................................................................................13
Features .......................................................................................................13
Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook ...........................................................14
Ergonomic Considerations ..........................................................................17
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ......................................................23
Locating the Controls and Connectors ........................................................23
Connecting a Power Source ........................................................................27
Starting Your Notebook ..............................................................................34
Shutting Down Your Notebook ..................................................................35
Using Your VAIO® Notebook ..............................................................39
Using the Keyboard ....................................................................................39
Replacing a Keycap ....................................................................................44
Using the Touchpad ....................................................................................46
Using the Floppy Disk Drive ......................................................................48
Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive ....................................................53
Using PC cards ............................................................................................59
Using Infrared Communication Devices .....................................................62
Using a Second Battery Pack ......................................................................64
Using the Weight Saver ..............................................................................67
Removing the Optional Hard Drive (PCGA-HDX10) ................................68
Using Smart Connect ..................................................................................69
Connecting an i.LINK
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications,
operating system and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection
may not communicate with each other.
Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-
compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm
their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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®-compatible Device .............................................71
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