User manual SONY PCG-XG9

[. . . ] VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-XG9 Notice to Users 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. [. . . ] Use the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication. Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected. If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission. Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object. Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports. See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use. The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3/8 inches (1 meter) with an approximate radius of 15 degrees. in ch es (1 m ) 39 3 /8 Infrared port approximately 15 degrees 44 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has three distinct power saving modes: System Idle, System Suspend, and System Hibernation. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the power management setting you select. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD. System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period. The hard disk and video display enter a low power state, and the CPU clock and processor stop. The power indicator light is red in this mode. To activate System Idle mode Press Fn+S, the PowerPanel utility, or the Jog Dial. To return to normal mode Press any key or touch the touchpad. Using Power Saving Modes 45 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The red power indicator light flashes in this mode. To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately. You can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial to enter System Suspend mode. To return to normal mode Press any key or the Power button for less than 4 seconds. System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode. To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn+F12. The "Save to Disk Manager" screen appears, and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode. You can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial to enter System Hibernation mode. To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state. When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds. u Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation. u Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation. 46 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. [. . . ] Smart Publisher Sony Electronics Smart Publisher makes it easy for you to send web pages to the Internet using e-mail or FTP. About the Software on Your Computer 95 Smart Write Sony Electronics A word processor that allows you to create documents that incorporate pictures and sound. With Smart Write, you can record your voice right into the page and draw directly onto your documents with a computer "pencil. " Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry Sound Forge XP allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work on your desktop. Simply cut, copy, and paste your way to striking multimedia files for use in everything from web pages to desktop presentations. WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation WinFax Basic software incorporates an easy-to-use interface that allows you to send and receive faxes easily. [. . . ]