Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom ...
The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom ...
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... any objects on top of the computer. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your... computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your computer. If you drop a solid object or spill any type of...
... any objects on top of the computer. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your... computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your computer. If you drop a solid object or spill any type of...
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...adapter; This is normal and is properly connected to avoid a small static charge building up in use . only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this is shortened in a well ventilated area with the label facing down. During operation the AC ... purchasing the battery packs directly from the computer to prevent damage to 86°F (30°C). This is in a cold environment. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the power cable that the power cable...
...adapter; This is normal and is properly connected to avoid a small static charge building up in use . only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this is shortened in a well ventilated area with the label facing down. During operation the AC ... purchasing the battery packs directly from the computer to prevent damage to 86°F (30°C). This is in a cold environment. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the power cable that the power cable...
Users Guide
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...protected by method claims of a separate user license agreement. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of such ...make any modification to this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for home and other trademarks are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Some of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Financial services may not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation...
...protected by method claims of a separate user license agreement. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of such ...make any modification to this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for home and other trademarks are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Some of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Financial services may not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation...
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Model Number: PCG-F420/PCG-F480/ PCG-F490 Serial Number Safety Information WARNING ❏ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony VAIO® Notebook. To change the backup battery, please contact your Sony Service Center. AVERTISSEMENT ❏ Pour prévenir tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, ...232;s possible d'une prise murale pour en faciliter l'accès. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your nearest Sony Service Center. ! For DVD-ROM: As the laser beam used in the DVD-ROM drive is specifically designed for wet locations. ...
Model Number: PCG-F420/PCG-F480/ PCG-F490 Serial Number Safety Information WARNING ❏ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony VAIO® Notebook. To change the backup battery, please contact your Sony Service Center. AVERTISSEMENT ❏ Pour prévenir tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, ...232;s possible d'une prise murale pour en faciliter l'accès. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your nearest Sony Service Center. ! For DVD-ROM: As the laser beam used in the DVD-ROM drive is specifically designed for wet locations. ...
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Contents Welcome 1 Features 1 Unpacking Your Notebook 2 Manuals 2 Recovery CDs 2 Software CDs 3 Other ...3 Using Your Notebook 5 Locating Controls and Connectors 5 Front ...5 Left ...6 Right ...7 Back ...7 Bottom...8 Connecting a Power Source 9 Using the AC Adapter 9 Starting Your Computer 13 Shutting Down Your Computer 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 18 Indicators 19 VAIO Action Setup 22 Programmable Power Keys 22 Internal Timer 22 Using the Touchpad 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 24 EN
Contents Welcome 1 Features 1 Unpacking Your Notebook 2 Manuals 2 Recovery CDs 2 Software CDs 3 Other ...3 Using Your Notebook 5 Locating Controls and Connectors 5 Front ...5 Left ...6 Right ...7 Back ...7 Bottom...8 Connecting a Power Source 9 Using the AC Adapter 9 Starting Your Computer 13 Shutting Down Your Computer 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 18 Indicators 19 VAIO Action Setup 22 Programmable Power Keys 22 Internal Timer 22 Using the Touchpad 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 24 EN
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N VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM 26 Using PC Cards 30 Using Smart Connect 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices 34 Using ...
N VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM 26 Using PC Cards 30 Using Smart Connect 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices 34 Using ...
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MPEG2 is not available on the PCG-F420. ❑ Multimedia features: Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone (not supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® ...purchase of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations. Not available on PCG-F420. * Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to take advantage of the Sony VAIO® notebook.
MPEG2 is not available on the PCG-F420. ❑ Multimedia features: Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone (not supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® ...purchase of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations. Not available on PCG-F420. * Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to take advantage of the Sony VAIO® notebook.
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...pack Power cord AC adapter Weight saver Video cable The removable floppy disk drive is located in the multipurpose bay. VAIO® Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from your computer, find help, and solve common problems.... It also includes product specifications. ❑ The VAIO® Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer's limited warranty statement. ❑ The Microsoft® Getting Started manual ...
...pack Power cord AC adapter Weight saver Video cable The removable floppy disk drive is located in the multipurpose bay. VAIO® Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from your computer, find help, and solve common problems.... It also includes product specifications. ❑ The VAIO® Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer's limited warranty statement. ❑ The Microsoft® Getting Started manual ...
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Software CDs ❑ Microsoft® Word 2000 Other ❑ Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster) ❑ Packet containing special product offers Unpacking Your Notebook !
Software CDs ❑ Microsoft® Word 2000 Other ❑ Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster) ❑ Packet containing special product offers Unpacking Your Notebook !
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$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide Left 1 S400 i.LINK® connector (page 56) 5 2 Infrared port (page 34) 6 3 Video out 7 4 Headphone connector (pages 51, 54) Microphone connector (pages 51, 55) PC card slots (page 30) Battery bay (page 10)
$ VAIO® Notebook User Guide Left 1 S400 i.LINK® connector (page 56) 5 2 Infrared port (page 34) 6 3 Video out 7 4 Headphone connector (pages 51, 54) Microphone connector (pages 51, 55) PC card slots (page 30) Battery bay (page 10)
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Right Locating Controls and Connectors % 1 PPK buttons (see the online 4 Multipurpose bay (pages 24, 38, 41) document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook for information on use) 2 Power button 5 Internal microphone 3 DVD-ROM drive (CD-ROM drive on PCG-F420) (page 26) Back cover 1 Modem jack (page 44) 2 / Mouse/Keyboard connector (page 53) 3 Serial connector 4 Printer connector (page 49) 5 Monitor connector (page 50) 6 USB connectors (page 57) 7 DC In connector (page 9)
Right Locating Controls and Connectors % 1 PPK buttons (see the online 4 Multipurpose bay (pages 24, 38, 41) document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook for information on use) 2 Power button 5 Internal microphone 3 DVD-ROM drive (CD-ROM drive on PCG-F420) (page 26) Back cover 1 Modem jack (page 44) 2 / Mouse/Keyboard connector (page 53) 3 Serial connector 4 Printer connector (page 49) 5 Monitor connector (page 50) 6 USB connectors (page 57) 7 DC In connector (page 9)
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& VAIO® Notebook User Guide ✍ There is on. Bottom 1 Port replicator connector cover (pages 46, 48) 2 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever (pages 40, 42) 3 Tilt stands Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector.
& VAIO® Notebook User Guide ✍ There is on. Bottom 1 Port replicator connector cover (pages 46, 48) 2 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever (pages 40, 42) 3 Tilt stands Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector.
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... Saving Modes" on page 36.) Additional battery packs are available as a source of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert or remove the battery pack. VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a separate option. Lifting and turning the computer with your...
... Saving Modes" on page 36.) Additional battery packs are available as a source of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert or remove the battery pack. VAIO® Notebook 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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... multipurpose bay on checking the battery life. When the battery is charging. Indicates the status of the battery pack in the online document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook for an additional hour. The battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. To charge the battery completely, continue charging...
... multipurpose bay on checking the battery life. When the battery is charging. Indicates the status of the battery pack in the online document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook for an additional hour. The battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. To charge the battery completely, continue charging...
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... time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. VAIO® Notebook User Guide When the battery power is directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss of the battery bay. ! See Using a Second...
... time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. VAIO® Notebook User Guide When the battery power is directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss of the battery bay. ! See Using a Second...
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... Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the same time to restart the computer. This operation may result in the online document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook. " VAIO® Notebook User Guide Shutting Down Your Computer ! If you to save documents. 5 Wait for four seconds. The power indicator (green) turns off. 6 Turn...
... Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the same time to restart the computer. This operation may result in the online document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook. " VAIO® Notebook User Guide Shutting Down Your Computer ! If you to save documents. 5 Wait for four seconds. The power indicator (green) turns off. 6 Turn...
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... the remaining forms by registering your computer. ❑ Extended Limited Warranty - See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44. 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop. 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Provides a fast and direct return of your... modem and a toll-free telephone number. If you may be having with your computer with Sony. ❑ Sony Customer Support - Press the Tab key to move from the original date of Sony's commitment to Sony for a total of 12 months from box to box. 3 Click the Next button to ...
... the remaining forms by registering your computer. ❑ Extended Limited Warranty - See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44. 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop. 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Provides a fast and direct return of your... modem and a toll-free telephone number. If you may be having with your computer with Sony. ❑ Sony Customer Support - Press the Tab key to move from the original date of Sony's commitment to Sony for a total of 12 months from box to box. 3 Click the Next button to ...
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.... 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. $ VAIO® Notebook 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...
.... 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. $ VAIO® Notebook 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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... selected button on the taskbar. Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers. Returns all displayed windows. Displays the Properties window. & VAIO® Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination + F1 + Tab + E + F + Ctrl + F + M Shift + + M + R Fn + + Insert Function Displays Windows Help. This is the...
... selected button on the taskbar. Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers. Returns all displayed windows. Displays the Properties window. & VAIO® Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination + F1 + Tab + E + F + Ctrl + F + M Shift + + M + R Fn + + Insert Function Displays Windows Help. This is the...