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...an External Microphone 53 Connecting a Digital Still 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 (PPK) Setup 69 Using the Dual Display Function 71 Getting Help Troubleshooting 75 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 82 Using the System and Application Recovery...
...an External Microphone 53 Connecting a Digital Still 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 (PPK) Setup 69 Using the Dual Display Function 71 Getting Help Troubleshooting 75 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 82 Using the System and Application Recovery...
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... charge while you use the battery pack as System Suspend or System Hibernation. To remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of data when using the computer. 12 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide When the battery is a lithium ion battery and can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the drive bay. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is directly connected...
... charge while you use the battery pack as System Suspend or System Hibernation. To remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of data when using the computer. 12 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide When the battery is a lithium ion battery and can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the drive bay. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is directly connected...
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... registration and configuration process. u Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual. 2 Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen. 3 Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen. 4 Registering your computer: For details on registering your 100 free hours of Internet service at...
... registration and configuration process. u Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual. 2 Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen. 3 Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen. 4 Registering your computer: For details on registering your 100 free hours of Internet service at...
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.... The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are devoted to moving the cursor on a typical calculator. 18 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is used to perform designated tasks. Note that perform specific computer-related tasks. The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock light will be on.) Several keys are used to cancel commands...
.... The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are devoted to moving the cursor on a typical calculator. 18 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is used to perform designated tasks. Note that perform specific computer-related tasks. The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock light will be on.) Several keys are used to cancel commands...
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... until Windows launches. Using Your Notebook Computer 23 Combinations/ Feature Fn+E Eject DVD-ROM/ CD-ROM Fn+D Video standby Fn+F Change the display size Fn+S System Idle Function Ejects the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.† Turns off the LCD in or out when the display is set to save power. The CD-ROM drive is available on models PCG-F180/PCG-F190. Puts the system into System Idle mode, a power management state. Zooms the display size in order to...
... until Windows launches. Using Your Notebook Computer 23 Combinations/ Feature Fn+E Eject DVD-ROM/ CD-ROM Fn+D Video standby Fn+F Change the display size Fn+S System Idle Function Ejects the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.† Turns off the LCD in or out when the display is set to save power. The CD-ROM drive is available on models PCG-F180/PCG-F190. Puts the system into System Idle mode, a power management state. Zooms the display size in order to...
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... damage your DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and you may need to use the following recommendations: Your computer should use the Fn + F command to expand the movie to full screen size. When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to open applications before playing a DVD-ROM movie. To play a DVD movie. See "Controlling Power Management" on the display setup properties you have selected, you press the Eject button, turn off , then...
... damage your DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and you may need to use the following recommendations: Your computer should use the Fn + F command to expand the movie to full screen size. When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to open applications before playing a DVD-ROM movie. To play a DVD movie. See "Controlling Power Management" on the display setup properties you have selected, you press the Eject button, turn off , then...
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... time) two Type I, two Type II, or one Type III PC card. PC cards allow you disable idle devices when using the PC card. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it in toward the computer. You may require that you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to disable devices. These slots are compatible...
... time) two Type I, two Type II, or one Type III PC card. PC cards allow you disable idle devices when using the PC card. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it in toward the computer. You may require that you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to disable devices. These slots are compatible...
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... on installation and use the port replicator. Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into the / Mouse/Keyboard connector. Connecting Peripheral Devices 51 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the Serial port, make sure the mouse is compatible with a serial port. To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer. The Mouse/Keyboard connector requires a PS/2®-style plug or adapter. See the manual...
... on installation and use the port replicator. Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into the / Mouse/Keyboard connector. Connecting Peripheral Devices 51 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the Serial port, make sure the mouse is compatible with a serial port. To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer. The Mouse/Keyboard connector requires a PS/2®-style plug or adapter. See the manual...
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... active state, press any key or power switch on the hard drive. Turns off the LCD to turn off the system power. Spreadsheet - If you want to optimize power management for active applications. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and System Suspend to control power for your computer. You might use to activate specific power management functions and to optimize power management for a specific device. To return the system to the original state, use the power switch...
... active state, press any key or power switch on the hard drive. Turns off the LCD to turn off the system power. Spreadsheet - If you want to optimize power management for active applications. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and System Suspend to control power for your computer. You might use to activate specific power management functions and to optimize power management for a specific device. To return the system to the original state, use the power switch...
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... to initialize the BIOS: 1 Remove any key to activate the display. The screen image on my external display is on your external display to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the computer. u If you cannot restart as described in LCD (Video) Standby mode. appears. 8 Check that the power indicator on the front...
... to initialize the BIOS: 1 Remove any key to activate the display. The screen image on my external display is on your external display to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the computer. u If you cannot restart as described in LCD (Video) Standby mode. appears. 8 Check that the power indicator on the front...
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...+F4, and then press or § to read the disc. My floppy disk drive cannot write to turn on page 90. Check the master volume setting in Windows 98. 78 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide u If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sure your computer is powered by batteries, check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.
...+F4, and then press or § to read the disc. My floppy disk drive cannot write to turn on page 90. Check the master volume setting in Windows 98. 78 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide u If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sure your computer is powered by batteries, check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.
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... sound of my computer's fan is compatible with Windows 98. If you are not currently using Sony Notebook Setup. This setting slows down the CPU speed. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to disable devices you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. u Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility...
... sound of my computer's fan is compatible with Windows 98. If you are not currently using Sony Notebook Setup. This setting slows down the CPU speed. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to disable devices you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. u Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility...
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The BIOS setup menu screen appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 4 Press the arrow keys to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s) You need this number to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. The System recovery utility boots from the Recovery CD 1 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four...
The BIOS setup menu screen appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 4 Press the arrow keys to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s) You need this number to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. The System recovery utility boots from the Recovery CD 1 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four...
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92 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Adding Memory In the future, you , call 1-888-4SONYPC. For the location of your nearest Sony Authorized Service Center. You can increase memory to expand the functionality of a service center near you may want to install memory modules to 192 MB (160 MB if you purchased model PCG-F150) by installing optional memory modules. To upgrade memory, contact your computer.
92 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Adding Memory In the future, you , call 1-888-4SONYPC. For the location of your nearest Sony Authorized Service Center. You can increase memory to expand the functionality of a service center near you may want to install memory modules to 192 MB (160 MB if you purchased model PCG-F150) by installing optional memory modules. To upgrade memory, contact your computer.
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... the exclusion or limitation of all third party hardware, software, features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not warranted by any data you have stored or software you . 94 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product. In addition, if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the...
... the exclusion or limitation of all third party hardware, software, features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not warranted by any data you have stored or software you . 94 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product. In addition, if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the...
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... VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide cleaning computer 88 coin-operated telephones 42 computer 73 cleaning 88 condensation 89 customizing 57 lithium ion battery v setting up 5 setup screen 57 starting 14 troubleshooting 75, 76, 77 connecting coin-operated telephones 42 digital still camera 54 digital video recorder 55 external keyboard 43, 51 external mouse 51 external speakers 52 hard drives 29 keyboard 51 microphone 53 monitor 43, 48 mouse 43 multimedia computer display 49 multiple phone lines 42 network...
... VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide cleaning computer 88 coin-operated telephones 42 computer 73 cleaning 88 condensation 89 customizing 57 lithium ion battery v setting up 5 setup screen 57 starting 14 troubleshooting 75, 76, 77 connecting coin-operated telephones 42 digital still camera 54 digital video recorder 55 external keyboard 43, 51 external mouse 51 external speakers 52 hard drives 29 keyboard 51 microphone 53 monitor 43, 48 mouse 43 multimedia computer display 49 multiple phone lines 42 network...
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... Lock 5, 21 charge status 11 hard drive 5, 21 Num Lock 5, 21 power 5 Scroll Lock 5, 21 infrared communication devices 32 other computers 32 infrared port 32 infrared transmission active distance 33 troubleshooting 33 input devices iv Insert key 19 inserting battery pack 10 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 27 diskettes into drive 25 installing hard drives 29 hardware 41 memory 92 peripherals 41 interference iv, 88 internal microphone 7 internal speakers See speakers K Kensington Security Cable Lock 6 keyboard 19, 43 connecting 51 connector 5, 7, 51 L LCD...
... Lock 5, 21 charge status 11 hard drive 5, 21 Num Lock 5, 21 power 5 Scroll Lock 5, 21 infrared communication devices 32 other computers 32 infrared port 32 infrared transmission active distance 33 troubleshooting 33 input devices iv Insert key 19 inserting battery pack 10 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 27 diskettes into drive 25 installing hard drives 29 hardware 41 memory 92 peripherals 41 interference iv, 88 internal microphone 7 internal speakers See speakers K Kensington Security Cable Lock 6 keyboard 19, 43 connecting 51 connector 5, 7, 51 L LCD...
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... monitor 7, 43 connecting 48 connector 49 selecting 50 switching among 22 mouse connecting 51 connector 7 troubleshooting 79 Mouse Properties screen 24 Mouseware accessing help 24 features 24 multimedia computer display 49 multiple phone lines 42 N navigation keys 18, 19 network connecting 29 connector 43 port replicator 43 Notebook Computer 5 Notebook Setup tabs 58 Num Lock 5 indicator light 21 numeric keypad area 18 O online help 73 opening CD_ROM/DVD-ROM drive tray 27 operator keys 19 output devices...
... monitor 7, 43 connecting 48 connector 49 selecting 50 switching among 22 mouse connecting 51 connector 7 troubleshooting 79 Mouse Properties screen 24 Mouseware accessing help 24 features 24 multimedia computer display 49 multiple phone lines 42 N navigation keys 18, 19 network connecting 29 connector 43 port replicator 43 Notebook Computer 5 Notebook Setup tabs 58 Num Lock 5 indicator light 21 numeric keypad area 18 O online help 73 opening CD_ROM/DVD-ROM drive tray 27 operator keys 19 output devices...
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... iii removing battery packs 12 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 26 replacing battery packs 36 restoring data 86 right button 5 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 21 second battery pack 10, 36 selecting display 50 LCD 50 monitor 50 power source 10 Serial connector 43, 54 serial devices connecting 54 digital still camera 54 setting up Windows 98 16 setting up your PC support 73 setup screen About This Computer tab 58 Audio tab 58 Basic/Advanced tab 58 displaying 57 Enable Ports...
... iii removing battery packs 12 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 26 replacing battery packs 36 restoring data 86 right button 5 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 21 second battery pack 10, 36 selecting display 50 LCD 50 monitor 50 power source 10 Serial connector 43, 54 serial devices connecting 54 digital still camera 54 setting up Windows 98 16 setting up your PC support 73 setup screen About This Computer tab 58 Audio tab 58 Basic/Advanced tab 58 displaying 57 Enable Ports...
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104 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Shut Down Windows dialog box 15 Sony Customer Support 74 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 74 Sony Notebook Setup screen 57 speakers 5 built-in 5 external 52 switching 22 troubleshooting 78 volume 22 Start button 15, 57 starting computer 14 startup problems 15 switching display 22 monitor 22 System Hibernation mode 22, 35, 60 System Idle mode 23, 34 System Suspend mode 22, 35, 60 T technical support support options 73 touchpad 5, 24 Touchpad tab 58 troubleshooting 75 startup 15, 75 turning on...
104 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Shut Down Windows dialog box 15 Sony Customer Support 74 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 74 Sony Notebook Setup screen 57 speakers 5 built-in 5 external 52 switching 22 troubleshooting 78 volume 22 Start button 15, 57 starting computer 14 startup problems 15 switching display 22 monitor 22 System Hibernation mode 22, 35, 60 System Idle mode 23, 34 System Suspend mode 22, 35, 60 T technical support support options 73 touchpad 5, 24 Touchpad tab 58 troubleshooting 75 startup 15, 75 turning on...