Sony PCG-F250 manual

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-F250/PCG-F270/PCG-F280/PCG-F290 ® ®[...]

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Safety Information Owner’ s Record The model number and se ria l number are located on t he bottom of your Sony V AIO Notebook Computer . Record t he serial number in th e space provided he re. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center . Model Number: PCG-F250/PC G-F270/ PCG-F280/ PCG-F290 Serial Numb er:________[...]

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li mit s for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Par t 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmfu l interference in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency energy and, if not installed[...]

If trouble is experienced with this equipment (Note book Computer PCG-F250/PCG -F270/PCG-F280 / PCG-F290), please contact 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6 972 ), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center , One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for repair an d/or warranty information. If the tr ouble is causing harm to the telephone ne twork, the te[...]

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ix Contents Welcome Ergonomic Considerations ............................................................. 2 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors ......................................... 5 Connecting a Power Source ........................................................... 9 Starting Your Computer ....................[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide x Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard ............................. 51 Connecting External Speakers ...................................................... 52 Connecting an External Microphone ........................................... 53 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device .......54 Conn[...]

1 W elcome Congratulations on your pur chase of the Sony V AIO notebook computer . Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. About the User Guide The User Guide of fers a quick introduction and re ference to your Sony Notebook computer . ❑ Usin[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Ergonomic Considerations Y ou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of envir onments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to apply the following er gonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments. ❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer dir ectl[...]

Welc om e 3 ❑ Lighting – Choose a location wher e windows and lights do not create glare and r eflection on the display . Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display . Y ou can also pur chase accessories for your display that help r educe glare. Pr oper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ T ilt stand – Y o[...]

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5 Using Y our Notebook Computer This section describes how to star t using your computer and how to use your computer ’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM/CD-ROM d rive. Locating the Controls and Connectors Front LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (pages 22, 71) Battery 1 and 2 indicators (pages [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 6 Left P ower switch (page 14) Headphone connector (pages 49, 52) K ensington Security Cable Lock port S200 i.LINK ™ connector (page 55) Infrared port connector (page 33) PC card slots (page 29) Microphone connector (pages 49, 53) Battery bay (page 10) 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 7 Right Back PPK buttons (see the online document Customizing Y our V AIO ® Notebook Computer for information on use) Drive bay (pages 25, 37, 39) DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive (pa ge 27) Internal microphone Phone line jack (page 42) Monitor connector (page 48) / Mouse/K eyboard connector (page 51) USB connector (page 56) Seri[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 8 Bottom P ort replicator connector cover (pages 44, 46) Til t stands Drive bay RELEASE lever (pages 38, 40) 1 3 2[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 9 Connecting a Power Source Y ou can use either AC power or a r echargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer . 2 Plug one end of the power cor d into the AC adapter . 3 Plug the other end of the power cor d into an [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 10 Using Battery Power Y ou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer . (See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 35.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option. The battery pack that comes with yo[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 11 T o charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer . 2 Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a d ou b le bli nk patt ern as the batter y charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. Th[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 12 T o remove the battery pa ck 1 Open the cover of the battery bay . 2 Pull out the battery pack. When the battery is running out of power , both the battery and power indicators blink. When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay , it uses power from the AC outlet[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 13 3 Close the cover of the battery bay . ! Y o u may lose data if you r emove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the A C adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode .[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 14 Starting Y our Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow , and lift the cover . 2 Slide the power switch on the left sid e toward the fr ont of the computer until the gr een power indicator light turns on. 3 If necessary , adjust the brightness contr ols for the LCD display . T o decreas[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 15 Shutting Down Y our Computer 1 Click the Start button on the W indows 98 taskbar . 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down W indows dialog box. 3 Select Shut down. 4 Click OK. 5 W ait for your computer to turn off automatically . The power indicator (green) turns of f. 6 T urn off [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 16 Configuring Windows ® 98 The first time you turn on your computer , you need to complete a few steps to configur e the W indows 98 operating system that is already installed. The on-screen instr uctions guide you through the configuration pr ocess. The following is an overview of the pr ocess. 1 Entering infor[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 17 Registering Y our Computer Y ou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by r egistering your computer with Sony . ❑ Sony Customer Support – T alk to a Support Repr esentative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer . ❑ Exte[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 18 Using the Keyboard Y our keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer -related tasks. Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator . Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 19 Print Screen ke y The Print Screen ke y takes an electr onic snapshot of the screen and places it in the W indows Clipboard. Y ou can then paste the scr een shot into a docume nt and print it. Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least on e other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another k[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 20 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination Function + F1 Displays W in dows Help. + T ab Switches the selected button on the taskbar . + E Displays W indows Explorer . + F Displays the W indows Find: All Files window to f i nd a file or folder . This is the equivalent of select ing Find and [...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 21 Indicators Indicator F unction Power Light is green w hen the power to the compute r is turned on. Light is red in System Idle mode, an d flashes red in System Suspend mode. T urns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered of f. Battery 1 Indicates the status of the ba ttery inserted in the batt[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 22 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. T o return the system to the active state, pr ess any key or pr ess the power switch o n your computer . Fn+ (F2) Display power source status Dis[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 23 Fn+E Eject DVD-ROM/ CD-ROM Ejects the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. † Fn+D V ideo standby T urns off the LCD in or der to save power . T o turn the LCD back on, press any key . Fn+F Change the display size Zooms the displa y si ze in or out when the display is set to a low resolution. Fn+S System Idle Puts the system into[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 24 Using the T ouchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. Y ou can point to, select, drag, and scr oll objects on the scr een using the built-in touchpad. Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button [...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 25 Using the Floppy Disk Drive The computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the drive bay . T o insert a diskett e 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. T o remove a disket te ❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LE[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 26 T o remove the floppy disk drive 1 T urn off the computer . 2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer . Slide this lever in the dir ection of the arrow . 3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay . 4 Insert the weight saver . See “Using the W eight Saver” on page 39. T o reinsert the floppy disk[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 27 Using the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM Drive Y our computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive (models PCG-F270/ PCG-F280/PCG-F290) or CD-R OM drive (model PCG-F250). If your computer is equipped with a DVD-ROM drive, you can play both DVD-ROMs and CD-ROMs. T o insert a disc 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Press the Eject button to open th[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 28 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently . T o play DVD-RO Ms T o achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROMs, you should use the following recommendations: Y our computer should not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications. Close any open applications befor e pl[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 29 Using PC Cards Y our computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a network. T o insert a PC card Use the lower slot for T ype III PC cards. 1 Pull the PC card r elease button up away from the computer and push it in towa [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 30 2 Remove the PC card slo t protector . When you use a T ype III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC car d into the PC card slot, fr ont label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the co nnector . The release button co[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 31 T o remove a PC card 1 Close any applications that are using the PC card. 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close th e card. 3 Pull the PC car d release button up and pr ess it in toward the computer . 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out. 5 Insert the PC card slot pr otector back into the empty slot.[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 32 Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allo ws you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your V AIO Notebook Computer to another V AIO computer that also has Smart Connect. Y ou can then use one computer to copy , delete, and edit files on the other computer . Y ou can also print[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices Y our computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. Y ou can use this port to communicate with othe r infrared-equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers. T o use infrared communication with a digi tal still camer[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 34 ✍ Infrared communication capabil ity can be turned on and off . By default, it is not en abled when your system is shipped. T o enable infrared use , click the infrared icon in the Windows Control P anel and selec t the Enable inf rared communicatio n checkbox on the Opt ions tab . Y ou can di sable infrared [...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 35 Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the sour ce of power for your computer , you can take advantage of pow er management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal oper ating mode, w hich allows you to turn off specific devices, your comp uter has three distinct power saving modes: S[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 36 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the curre nt state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode. T o activate Syst em Suspend mode Press Fn+Esc, or slide the power switch forward and r elease it immediately . Y ou can also use the PowerPanel u[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 37 Using a Second Battery Pack Y ou can purchase a second rechar geable battery pack. W ith 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. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 38 T o ch arge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power . The battery indicator flashes while the battery is char ging. See also “T o charge th e battery pack” on page 1 1 for more information. T o remove the second batter y pack 1 There is a Release lever[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 39 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver pr otects the drive bay when it is empty . T o attach the weight s aver 1 If another device is in the dr ive bay , remove the device. See “T o remove the floppy disk drive” on page 26 or “T o remove the second battery pack” on page 38. 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 40 T o remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a r elease lever on the bottom of the weight saver . T o remove the weight saver , slide this lever in the direction of arr ow 1, then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the dir ection of arrow 2. 2 After re moving the weight saver , pull out the weig[...]

41 Connecting Peripheral Devices Y ou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 42) ❑ Port replicator (page 43) ❑ Printer (page 47) ❑ External display (page 48) ❑ External mouse or keyboar d (page 5 1) ❑ External speakers (page 52) ❑ External microphone (page 5 3) ❑ Digital sti[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 42 Connecting a Phone Line Y ou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer . 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack. ✍ In order to register your Sony VA IO notebook computer , register your softwa[...]

Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 43 Connecting the Port Replicator Y our notebook computer supports the use of an optional port r eplicator . Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer . Network (Ethernet) USB (page 56) Monitor (page 48) Printer (page 47) Serial (page 54) DC In (page 9) / Mouse/K eyboa[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 44 T o attach your computer to the port replica tor T o supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator , you can connect the AC adapter dir ectly to the port replicator . 1 T urn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals. 2 On the bottom of the computer , lift the port r eplicato[...]

Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 45 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into th e DC IN connector on the port replicato r . Plug the power cor d into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The power indicator light turns green. 5 T urn on the computer . ✍ Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer o r the optional Sony PC GA-AC71 adapter .[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 46 T o remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off 1 T urn off your computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port r eplicator to disengage the computer from the port replicator . 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator . 4 Close the port replic[...]

Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 47 Connecting a Printer Y ou can connect a W indows 98-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. T o connect a printer ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector . Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printe r) into this port on the computer. ✍ See the manual that came with your printer f[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 48 Connecting an External Display Y ou can connect an external display to your notebook computer . For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: ❑ Computer display (monitor ) (page 48) ❑ Multimedia computer displa y (page 49) ❑ Projector (page 50) T o connect a computer display ❑ Use the[...]

Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 49 T o connect a multimedia computer display Y ou can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a micr ophone. 1 Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector . Plug the display cable into this connector . 2 Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector . P[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 50 T o connect a projector Y ou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Proje ctor , as an external display . T o select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector , you can toggle the output among the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor , or both devices. Use the Fn+F[...]

Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 51 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Y ou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the computer by plugging the mouse or k eyboa r d i n t o t h e / Mouse/Keyboard connector . T o connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, you must use the port replicator . Connect the keyboard to the / Mouse/ Key[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 52 Connecting External Speakers Y ou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. T o connect external speakers ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector . Plug the speaker cable into this connector . ✍ Mak e sure your speakers are designed for computer use . T urn d[...]

Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 53 Connecting an External Microphone Y ou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. T o connect an external micropho ne ❑ Use the to locate the Microphone connector . Plug the microphone cable into this connector . ✍ Mak e sure your microphone is designed for computer use . ✍ See t[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 54 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device Y ou can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera, to the Serial connector on your computer . T o connect a digital stil l camera ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector . Plug the connecting cable (not supplied)[...]

Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 55 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Y ou can connect a digital video camera recor der to the S200 i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) connector . T o connect a digital video camera re corder ❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied ) into the i.LINK connector on the left side of the computer an d the other end [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 56 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Y ou can connect a USB device to your computer . T o conn ect a USB device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the USB connector . Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the othe r end into the USB device. Y ou can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 with [...]

57 Getting Help Sony pr ovides several support options for your Sony computer . When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these source s for answers, in the following sequence: 1 VA I O ® Notebook Computer Read Me First Contains a complete list of the items that ship with your computer , product specification[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 58 6 Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. Y ou can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics tha t you want to r eceive. T o contact the S ony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requir es a[...]

Getting Help 59 T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer . Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions befor e you call Sony Customer Support. My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 60 that W indows starts properly . If W indows still does not start, follow the procedur e below to initialize the BIOS. ❑ If the floppy dis k drive is empty , follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS: 1 Remove any periphe r a l devices c on nected to th e computer . 2 T urn the computer off and then turn i[...]

Getting Help 61 ❑ If your computer locks up while playing a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, stop the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, and r estart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. My software program “locks up” or crashes Contact the softwar e publisher or designated provider for technic a l support. See the online version of Read Me First for a complete list of pho[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 62 ❑ If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sure your DVD player ’s mute setting is of f. Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer . If you have connected speakers externally , check the volume settings in your computer speakers and check the connections between your[...]

Getting Help 63 ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headpho ne connector , disconnect the cable. My modem does not work ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 42 for details. ❑ Check that the phone line is working. Y ou can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 64 ❑ If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer . ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector . My touchpad does not work Y ou may have disabled the touchpad while no mouse was connected to the[...]

Getting Help 65 My PC card is not worki n g ❑ Make sure the PC car d is compatible with W indows 98. ❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. The sound of my computer’ s fan is too lou d Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Contr o l Strategy setting to Quiet. This setting slows down th[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 66 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery The backup battery will last about three years. When the battery is low on power , replace it with a Sony lithium battery CR 2025 or compatible. T o replace the backup battery 1 T urn off the computer and connected devices, then unplug all the cables. 2 Unscrew the battery [...]

Getting Help 67 3 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter to move to the next item. T o enter 01/31/1999, for example, follow these steps: T ype 1, press Enter , type 31, press Enter , type 1999, then press Enter . 4 Press to select System T ime, then set the time (hour:minute:second). Press Enter to move to the next item. 5 Press ➜ to select [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 68 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. Using the System Recovery CD(s) Y ou can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corr upted or accidentally erased . Y ou may not need to[...]

Getting Help 69 T o use the System Recovery CD(s ) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 15. 3 W ait four seconds and turn on your computer . 4 Click OK to signify you have r ead and accept the Micr osoft End-User License Agreement. 5 Wh[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 70 7 Check that Y es is selected, then press the Enter key . The computer restarts fr om the Recovery CD. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to r einstall individual applications and device drivers if they ar e corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual[...]

71 Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelines and pr ecautions to help protect your computer from potential damage. On Handling the LCD Sc reen ❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful when usin g the computer near a window . ❑ Do not scratch the LCD or exert pr essure on it. This could cause malfunc[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 72 ❑ T o disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC [...]

Notes on Use 73 ❑ The computer uses high-fr equency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur , re locate the computer a suitable distance away fr om the set. ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result. ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 74 On Cleaning CD-R OMs and DVD-ROMs ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause r ead errors. Proper car e of the disc is essential to maintain it s reliability . Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner , commer cially available cleaners or anti-static spray , as they may cause damage to the[...]

Notes on Use 75 On Maint enance ❑ Make sure to disconne ct the power cor d before cleaning the computer . ❑ A void rubbing the LCD scr een as this can damage the scr een. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen. ❑ Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild deter gent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 76 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer . Y ou can increase memory to 192 MB (or 160 MB if you have model PCG-F250) by installing optional memory modules. If you have model PCG-F250, 32 MB of memory are alr eady installed on your computer; [...]

Notes on Use 77 T ypical expansion memory co nfiguration for model PC G-F250 * 32 MB is the default memory amount. T ypical expansion memory configurati on for models PCG-F270 and PCG-F280 † 64 MB is the default memory amount. T ypical expansion memory co nfiguration for model PC G-F290 ‡ 128 MB is th e default memory amount. T o install a memo[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 78 3 W ait until the computer cools down. Then open the internal speaker cover by unscre wing the left side of the cover . 4 Slide the internal speaker cover to the right, then lift it away fr om the computer . Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the cover . 5 Unscrew above the keyboard , then gently l[...]

Notes on Use 79 6 If you have model PCG-F280 or PCG-F290, you nee d to remove the existing memory module now . Follow the directions und er “T o remove a memory module” on page 80. 7 Remove the new memory module fr om its packaging. 8 Install the memory module. insert h ere cable 2 Pull the two spring tabs outward, and gentl y press module int [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 80 9 Replace the keyboar d and internal speaker cover . Gently pr ess the cover and slide it to the left until it fits, then tighten the scr ews. 10 T urn on the computer . 11 Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties. The System Properties scr een appears. 12 Click the Performance tab to view the amo[...]

81 Limited W arranty Statement Notebook Computer Warranty The limited warranty on your V AIO notebook computer covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a period of thr ee months from the original date of purchase. Y ou can extend the warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your computer . See “Reg[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 82 This Limited W arranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be pre sented to obtain warranty service. In addition, if replacement parts are r equired and you wish to receive the most expedient service availab[...]

Limited Warranty Statement 83 For Product support, online knowledge base, fr equently asked questions, and free updates via the Internet: http://www .sony .com/pcsupport/ For Prod uct information, service assistance, re solution of a service pr oblem, or technical assistance, call: 1-888-4SONYPC (476-6972). Save this for future refer ence. © 1998 [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 84 A vant d’envoyer le Produit à SONY pour le faire réparer , assu rez-vous d’en retir er tous produits de tierce partie, logiciels, caractéristiques, pièces, options, altérations et accessoires non garantis par SONY car SONY n’est pas responsable de la perte ou de l’endomm agement de ces articles. Ce[...]

Limited Warranty Statement 85 Battery Limited Warranty The limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony V AIO notebook computer covers defects in material or workmanship for a period of 30 days from the original date of pur chase. This warranty is not extendible. For the purposes of this Limited W arranty , “SONY” means Sony Electron[...]

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87 Index A AC adapter 5 , 9 AC power 9 accessing onli ne support 16 adding hardware 41 peripherals 41 printers 47 adjusting brightness 14 , 22 contrast 22 air circulation 72 Alt key 19 Application Recovery CD 70 Applications key 19 attaching port replicator 44 B battery backup See internal backup battery battery packs 5 , 10 , 74 charging 11 , 38 i[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 88 handling 72 lithium ion battery v maintenance 75 setting up 5 starting 14 troubleshooting 59 , 60 , 61 connecting coin-operated telephones 42 digital still camera 54 digital video recorde r 55 external keyboard 43 , 51 external mouse 51 external speakers 52 hard drives 29 keyboard 51 microphone 53 monitor 43 , [...]

Index 89 documentation 57 Energy Star ii ergonomic considerati o ns 2 , 3 Escape key 18 Express Servic e technical support 17 external devices display 3 , 50 See also monitor keyboard 51 mouse 51 speakers 22 , 52 F fan 65 faxes laws governing v Finish button 16 floppy disk drive 5 cable 5 disconnecting 26 troubleshooting 62 Fn 23 Fn key 19 combinat[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 90 LCD (Video) Standby mode 60 LED indicator 25 left button 5 lever LCD 14 weight saver release 38 lighting 2 Limited Warranty 81 Limited Warranty card 17 Line In 6 Liquid Crystal Displ ay screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 10 location for computer 2 lock 6 M ma[...]

Index 91 power saving modes 35 System Hibernation 22 , 36 System Idle 23 , 35 System Suspend 36 Video Standby 23 power sources 10 , 71 connecting 9 precautions 72 Print Screen key 19 printer 7 connecting 43 , 47 connector 47 port 47 troubleshooting 65 Printer connector 7 , 43 , 47 projector 50 R radio interference iv , 72 rechargeable battery packs[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 92 connecting 56 connector 7 , 43 , 56 mouse 56 V ventilation 72 ventilation slot 7 video came ra 55 Video Standby mode 23 volume control 22 of fan 65 troubleshooting 62 W warranty 17 , 81 weight saver attaching 37 connecting 39 fold-out arm 39 removing 40 Windows 98 Certific ate of Auth entic ity 16 configuring 1[...]