Sony Vaio Pcg Serie Pcg Fsr27 Manual

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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
❑Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a fast low voltage 
Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 750MHz featuring Intel® 
SpeedStep™ technology and a V.90/K56flex compatible modem.*
❑Portability — The high-capacity lithium-ion battery provides hours of use 
without AC...

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Unpacking Your Notebook
Documents
❑VA I O® Notebook Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and 
setting up your notebook, the features of your notebook, the applications 
included with your system, and  how to contact software vendors and solve 
common problems.
❑The Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started document 
or Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started document — 
Explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating...

Notes on Use
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Recovery CDs
❑Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual 
applications if they become corrupted or erased.
❑Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device 
drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or erased device drivers. 
❑System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to format the C: partition of the 
hard disk drive, then reinstall the operating system and software titles that 
shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased. 
Other
❑Packet...

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❑Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare 
or 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.
❑Placement of an external display — When using an external display, set 
the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen 
is at eye level or...

Notes on Use
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❑Do not place electronic equipment near your notebook. The notebook’s 
electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.
❑Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not 
place your notebook on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near 
materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots. 
Leave a space of at least 8 inches behind the back panel of the notebook.
❑The notebook uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause...

VA I O® Notebook Quick Start
10 Cleaning Your Notebook
❑Make sure to disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the notebook.
❑Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use a soft, dry 
cloth to wipe the LCD screen.
❑Clean the notebook with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent 
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, 
such as alcohol or benzine.
Handling the LCD Screen
❑Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be...

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Setting Up Your VAIO® 
Notebook
This section describes the controls and connectors on your VAIO 
Notebook, how to connect your notebook to a power source, and how to 
start and shut down your notebook
Locating Controls and Connectors
Front
1 Power Indicator  8 Microphone
2 Battery Indicator  9 LCD Screen 
3 MG Memory Stick
® Indicator  10 Keyboard 
4 Hard Disk Drive Indicator  11 Touchpad 
5 Num Lock Indicator  12 Power Switch
6 Caps Lock Indicator  13 Left/Right Button
7 Scroll Lock Indicator  14...

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Back
1 Battery Connector 
Left
1  DC In Port 
2Air Vent
3 VGA Adapter Port (For Connecting an External Display)
4  USB Port
5  Memory Stick
® Media Slot 
6 Memory Stick Eject Button 

Locating Controls and Connectors
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Right
1  Headphone Jack 
2  Microphone/  Line In Jack
3 Jog Dial™ Control 
4 PC Card Eject Button
5 PC Card Slot 
6i.LINK
®* (IEEE1394) S400 Port
* 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, oper-
ating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may 
not communicate with each other. Refer to the...

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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
Using the AC Adapter
1Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the 
notebook.
2Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
3Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Bottom
1 Battery Lock Lever 
2 Battery Release Lever 
Connecting AC Adapter
Notebook
DC In
AC Adapter 
(Supplied)Power Cord
(Supplied)
The  icon indicates the...