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...license agreements enclosed with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. Some of their respective owners. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks of the software may...may not be identical to any time without notice and may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows 98 logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The targeted ...
...license agreements enclosed with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. Some of their respective owners. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks of the software may...may not be identical to any time without notice and may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows 98 logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The targeted ...
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... when installing or modifying telephone lines. Do not attempt to qualified personnel only. Record the serial number in the vicinity of your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. t Avoid using the modem during a lightning storm. Refer servicing to disassemble the cabinet. AVERTISSEMENT t Pour pré... 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with the limits for wet locations. Operation is harmful to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No: PCG-F150/PCG-F160/ PCG-F180/PCG-F190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
... when installing or modifying telephone lines. Do not attempt to qualified personnel only. Record the serial number in the vicinity of your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. t Avoid using the modem during a lightning storm. Refer servicing to disassemble the cabinet. AVERTISSEMENT t Pour pré... 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with the limits for wet locations. Operation is harmful to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No: PCG-F150/PCG-F160/ PCG-F180/PCG-F190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
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x VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line 42 Connecting the Port Replicator 43 Connecting a Printer 47 Connecting an External Display 48 Connecting ... Camera or Other Serial Device .......54 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 55 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 56 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 57 Controlling Power Management 59 Displaying Battery Information 62 Selecting the Display Mode 65 Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power Key...
x VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line 42 Connecting the Port Replicator 43 Connecting a Printer 47 Connecting an External Display 48 Connecting ... Camera or Other Serial Device .......54 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 55 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 56 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 57 Controlling Power Management 59 Displaying Battery Information 62 Selecting the Display Mode 65 Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power Key...
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... how to use the standard components of your notebook computer. u Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you with your Sony Notebook computer. u Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using the Sony software products that are installed on your computer and how to extend your.... u Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you and offers basic troubleshooting tips. The online User Guide is included with state-of the Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. About the User Guide The User Guide offers a quick introduction and reference to you can add functionality by connecting various...
... how to use the standard components of your notebook computer. u Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you with your Sony Notebook computer. u Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using the Sony software products that are installed on your computer and how to extend your.... u Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you and offers basic troubleshooting tips. The online User Guide is included with state-of the Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. About the User Guide The User Guide offers a quick introduction and reference to you can add functionality by connecting various...
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... positioned directly in a variety of the display to find the best position. Whenever possible, you Arms at your computer - Adjust the level of your sides. 2 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at desk level...
... positioned directly in a variety of the display to find the best position. Whenever possible, you Arms at your computer - Adjust the level of your sides. 2 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at desk level...
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6 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Left 1 Power switch (page 14) 5 2 Kensington Security Cable Lock port 6 3 Infrared port connector (page 32) 7 4 Microphone connector (pages 49, 53) 8 Headphone connector (pages 49, 52) S200 i.LINK™ connector (page 55) PC card slots (page 29) Battery bay (page 10)
6 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Left 1 Power switch (page 14) 5 2 Kensington Security Cable Lock port 6 3 Infrared port connector (page 32) 7 4 Microphone connector (pages 49, 53) 8 Headphone connector (pages 49, 52) S200 i.LINK™ connector (page 55) PC card slots (page 29) Battery bay (page 10)
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8 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Bottom 1 Port replicator connector cover (pages 44, 46) 2 Drive bay RELEASE lever (pages 37, 39) 3 Tilt stands
8 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Bottom 1 Port replicator connector cover (pages 44, 46) 2 Drive bay RELEASE lever (pages 37, 39) 3 Tilt stands
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... of power. Lifting and turning the computer with your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert and charge the battery pack. 10 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a separate option.
... of power. Lifting and turning the computer with your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert and charge the battery pack. 10 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a separate option.
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... Pack" on page 36 for information on page 34. When the computer is running out of the battery bay. 2 Pull out the battery pack. 12 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide When the battery is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay, it is nearly depleted...
... Pack" on page 36 for information on page 34. When the computer is running out of the battery bay. 2 Pull out the battery pack. 12 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide When the battery is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay, it is nearly depleted...
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To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left side toward the front of the arrow, and lift the cover. 14 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the On position for more than four seconds, the computer turns off. 3 ...
To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left side toward the front of the arrow, and lift the cover. 14 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the On position for more than four seconds, the computer turns off. 3 ...
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... details on registering your computer, see "Registering Your Computer" on -screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process. The on page 17. 16 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Registering Windows® 98 The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register and...
... details on registering your computer, see "Registering Your Computer" on -screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process. The on page 17. 16 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Registering Windows® 98 The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register and...
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u Extended Limited Warranty - See "Connecting a Phone Line" on page 42. 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop. 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Use the Internet for a total of 12 months ...the following benefits by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form. u Express service - If you register your computer. u Sony Customer Support - The computer automatically transfers your registration information using any online services, including the online registration service. Protect your investment. Extend ...
u Extended Limited Warranty - See "Connecting a Phone Line" on page 42. 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop. 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Use the Internet for a total of 12 months ...the following benefits by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form. u Express service - If you register your computer. u Sony Customer Support - The computer automatically transfers your registration information using any online services, including the online registration service. Protect your investment. Extend ...
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18 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but the keyboard has additional keys that you must press the ...
18 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but the keyboard has additional keys that you must press the ...
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... all minimized windows to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu. 20 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination + F1 + Tab + E + F + Ctrl + F + M Shift + + M + R Fn + + Insert Function Displays Windows Help. Displays the...
... all minimized windows to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu. 20 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination + F1 + Tab + E + F + Ctrl + F + M Shift + + M + R Fn + + Insert Function Displays Windows Help. Displays the...
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..., press Fn+F4, then § or §. To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or . § Contrast control display.* Adjusts the contrast. 22 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend Fn+ (F2) Display power source status Function Puts...
..., press Fn+F4, then § or §. To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or . § Contrast control display.* Adjusts the contrast. 22 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend Fn+ (F2) Display power source status Function Puts...
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... Slide one finger while pressing the left button. Press the left button once. Move your finger along the right edge of context-sensitive choices. 24 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action...
... Slide one finger while pressing the left button. Press the left button once. Move your finger along the right edge of context-sensitive choices. 24 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action...
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... the drive bay. 4 Insert the weight saver. Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into the drive bay with the VAIO label facing up. See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 37. 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into place. Slide this lever in the drive bay... bottom of the computer. See "To remove the floppy disk drive" on page 26 or "To remove the second battery pack" on page 38. 26 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If another device is a RELEASE lever on bottom 3 Slide the drive...
... the drive bay. 4 Insert the weight saver. Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into the drive bay with the VAIO label facing up. See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 37. 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into place. Slide this lever in the drive bay... bottom of the computer. See "To remove the floppy disk drive" on page 26 or "To remove the second battery pack" on page 38. 26 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If another device is a RELEASE lever on bottom 3 Slide the drive...
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... to Maximum Performance. With other profiles, the movies are choppy. Depending on page 59 for more information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes. 28 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. Be sure to remove the disc.
... to Maximum Performance. With other profiles, the movies are choppy. Depending on page 59 for more information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes. 28 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. Be sure to remove the disc.
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... to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. 30 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Remove the PC card slot protector. PC card Do not force a card into the connector. See the manual that a device connected...
... to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. 30 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Remove the PC card slot protector. PC card Do not force a card into the connector. See the manual that a device connected...
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... infrared-equipped devices with another computer Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line. 32 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use infrared communication with...
... infrared-equipped devices with another computer Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line. 32 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use infrared communication with...