Sony PCG-XG18 Laptop User Manual


 
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Using the Keyboard .......................................................................23
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key .................25
Indicators.............................................................................................26
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ..............................27
Using the Touchpad.......................................................................29
Using the Floppy Disk Drive........................................................30
To Use as an External Drive .............................................................30
To use as an internal drive................................................................31
Using the DVD-ROM Drive..........................................................33
To remove the DVD-ROM drive......................................................35
To insert the DVD drive....................................................................35
Using PC Cards ..............................................................................36
Using Smart Connect .....................................................................39
Using Infrared Communication Devices ....................................40
Using Power Saving Modes..........................................................42
Normal Mode .....................................................................................42
System Idle Mode ..............................................................................42
System Suspend Mode......................................................................43
System Hibernation Mode................................................................43
Using a Second Battery Pack ........................................................44
Connecting Peripheral Devices ......................................... 47
Connecting a Phone Line ..............................................................48
Connecting the Mini Docking Station.........................................49
Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station ....................54
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard .............................55
Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station56
To connect a floppy disk drive.........................................................56
Connecting AV Devices.................................................................57
To connect an MD deck or a CD player..........................................57
To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier ........58
To connect a Dolby Digital™ Decorder integrated device..........59
To connect a TV or a video deck......................................................59
Connecting a Printer to Your Computer.....................................60
Before using the printer ....................................................................60
To connect a printer...........................................................................60