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... prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Financial services may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to Users © 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. It is a U.S. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in which business proprietors can... participate voluntarily. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. Notice to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and the VAIO logo are subject to change without notice and...
... prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Financial services may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to Users © 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. It is a U.S. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in which business proprietors can... participate voluntarily. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. Notice to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and the VAIO logo are subject to change without notice and...
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t To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your notebook computer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. t Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.... pour en faciliter l'accès. t Do not use the modem or a telephone to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No: PCG-F150/PCG-F160/ PCG-F180/PCG-F190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. AVERTISSEMENT t Pour prévenir tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, garder cet appareil à l'abri de...
t To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your notebook computer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. t Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.... pour en faciliter l'accès. t Do not use the modem or a telephone to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No: PCG-F150/PCG-F160/ PCG-F180/PCG-F190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. AVERTISSEMENT t Pour prévenir tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, garder cet appareil à l'abri de...
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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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u Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you with your warranty for an additional nine months. u Getting Help explains the support options available to you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals. It includes additional information on using the Sony software products that are installed...Statement provides your product warranty statement and explains how to customize your system. The online User Guide is included with state-of your Sony notebook computer. 1 u Notes on your computer and how to extend your computer as an electronic document. About the User Guide ...
u Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you with your warranty for an additional nine months. u Getting Help explains the support options available to you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals. It includes additional information on using the Sony software products that are installed...Statement provides your product warranty statement and explains how to customize your system. The online User Guide is included with state-of your Sony notebook computer. 1 u Notes on your computer and how to extend your computer as an electronic document. About the User Guide ...
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... far backward. Sit in a chair with your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. u Viewing angle of you more comfortable. 2 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Whenever possible, you work. Adjust the brightness setting of...
... far backward. Sit in a chair with your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. u Viewing angle of you more comfortable. 2 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Whenever possible, you work. Adjust the brightness setting of...
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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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... down 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks. When attaching your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. 10 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a separate option. Lifting and turning the computer with your...
... down 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks. When attaching your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. 10 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a separate option. Lifting and turning the computer with your...
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.... Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. 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 low. The...
.... Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. 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 low. The...
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... then the down or left side toward the front of the arrow, and lift the cover. LCD lock lever 2 Slide the power switch on . 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...
... then the down or left side toward the front of the arrow, and lift the cover. LCD lock lever 2 Slide the power switch on . 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...
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.... u Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of Windows 98. You can use the computer. u Read and accept the License Agreement. 16 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Registering Windows® 98 The first time you turn on your computer, see "Registering Your Computer" on -screen instructions guide you...
.... u Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of Windows 98. You can use the computer. u Read and accept the License Agreement. 16 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Registering Windows® 98 The first time you turn on your computer, see "Registering Your Computer" on -screen instructions guide you...
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... to use your notebook computer's online registration service. You must connect your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number. u Sony Customer Support - Free access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up with GTE (no credit card necessary). Using Your Notebook Computer...Provides convenient resolution of purchase when you register your investment. 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. Protect your computer. u Extended Limited Warranty -
... to use your notebook computer's online registration service. You must connect your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number. u Sony Customer Support - Free access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up with GTE (no credit card necessary). Using Your Notebook Computer...Provides convenient resolution of purchase when you register your investment. 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. Protect your computer. u Extended Limited Warranty -
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..., Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock light will be on.) Several keys are used to perform designated tasks. 18 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is the Help key.
..., Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock light will be on.) Several keys are used to perform designated tasks. 18 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is the Help key.
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... previous size. Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of double-clicking the System icon in the Control Panel. Displays the Run window. 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 Windows...
... previous size. Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of double-clicking the System icon in the Control Panel. Displays the Run window. 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 Windows...
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... Not available on . § § § Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. or . Adjusts the brightness of power consumption. When you execute this model. 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...
... Not available on . § § § Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. or . Adjusts the brightness of power consumption. When you execute this model. 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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... Start button, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. Slide one finger on the touchpad to scroll vertically. Click the Mouse icon in touchpad. 24 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu of the...
... Start button, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. Slide one finger on the touchpad to scroll vertically. Click the Mouse icon in touchpad. 24 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu of the...
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... is in the direction of the arrow. 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. See "To remove the floppy disk drive... the second battery pack" on page 38. Drive RELEASE lever on bottom 3 Slide the drive out of the computer. Drive bay Floppy disk drive 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 the bottom of the...
... is in the direction of the arrow. 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. See "To remove the floppy disk drive... the second battery pack" on page 38. Drive RELEASE lever on bottom 3 Slide the drive out of the computer. Drive bay Floppy disk drive 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 the bottom of the...
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... information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes. To play a DVD movie. Close any open the tray. With other profiles, the movies are choppy. 28 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. Be sure to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using a disc, wait...
... information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes. To play a DVD movie. Close any open the tray. With other profiles, the movies are choppy. 28 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. Be sure to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using a disc, wait...
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... card, you use . When you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the slot. 30 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Remove the PC card slot protector.
... card, you use . When you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the slot. 30 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Remove the PC card slot protector.
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... can use this port to communicate with other computers. To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the left side. 32 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the two computers so that they are in a direct...
... can use this port to communicate with other computers. To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the left side. 32 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the two computers so that they are in a direct...