Sony PCG-XG500 User Guide

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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
*
®-compatible Device .............................................71
* 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.