Sony PCG-F250 Primary manuel d'utilisation

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

Notice to Users © 1999 So ny Electr onic s Inc. All rights re s erved. This ma nual and the so ftwar e described her ein, in whole or in part, may not be r epr oduced, t ran slated, or r educed to any machine-r ea dable form without prior written appr oval. SONY ELECTRONICS IN C. PROVIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH RE GARD T O THIS MANUAL, THE SOF TW ARE, [...]

Safety Information Owner’ s Record The model number an d se rial number ar e located on the bo ttom of yo ur Sony V AIO Notebook Comput er . Record the serial number in the space provid ed here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center . Model Number: PCG-F2 50/ PCG-F270/ PCG-F280 /PCG- F290 Serial N umber:_____[...]

This equipment ha s been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl ass B digit al device , pursua n t to Par t 15 of the Rules. These limits ar e designed to pr ovide reas onable pr otection aga inst harmfu l interfer e nce in a resi dential installati on. This equi pment g enerates, uses, and c an radiate radio freq uency ener gy and, if[...]

If trouble is experi enced with this equipment (N otebook Computer PCG-F250/P CG-F270/ PCG-F280/ PCG-F290), please cont act 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476 -6972), or writ e to the Sony Customer Information Cente r , One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for r epair and/or war ranty infor mation. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the[...]

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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 AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 ....... 5 4 C[...]

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 pr ovide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. About the User Guide The User Guide of fers a quick intr oduction and r eference to your Sony Notebook computer . ❑ Us[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 envir onments. ❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer dire [...]

Welc o me 3 ❑ Lighti ng – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection 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 ef fectiveness. ❑ T ilt stand – Y o[...]

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5 Using Y our Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your co mputer and how to use your computer ’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. Locating the Controls and Connectors Front LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (pages 22, 71) Battery 1 and 2 indicators (pages 1[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 6 Left P ower switch (pa ge 14) Headphone connector (pages 49, 52) K ensington Security Cable Lock p ort S200 i.LINK ™ connector (page 55) Infrared p ort 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 (page 27) Internal microphone Phone line jack (page 42) Monitor connector (page 48) / Mouse/K eyboard connector (page 51) USB connector (page 56) Seria[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 8 Bottom P ort replicator connector cover (pages 4 4, 46) T ilt stands Drive bay RELEASE lever (pages 3 8, 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 cord into the AC adapter . 3 Plug the other end of the powe r cor d into an [...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 10 Using Battery Power Y ou can use one or two battery packs as a sour ce 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 come s wit[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 11 T o char ge the batte ry 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 ble bli nk pattern as the batt er y charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. T[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 12 T o remove the battery pack 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 indi cators blink. When the computer is directly co nnected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay , it uses power from the AC out[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 13 3 Close the cover of the battery bay . ! Y ou may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the compu ter is on and not connected to the A C adapter or if you remove the ba ttery while the computer is in System Suspen d mode .[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 14 Starting Y our Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the dir ection of th e arrow , and lift the cover . 2 Slide the power switch on th e left side towar d 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 de[...]

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 of f automatically . The power indicator (green) turns of f. 6 T urn off[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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-scr een instructions guide you thr ough the configuration process. The following is an overview of the pr oc ess. 1 Entering in[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 17 Registering Y o ur 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 Re pr esentative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer . ❑ Ex[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 -r elated tasks. Key Description Numeric keypad are a Contains the keys found on a typical calculator . Use the numeric keypad ar ea to type numbers or to perform mathema[...]

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

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 20 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination Fun ction + F1 Displays W indows Help. + T ab Switches the selected button on the taskbar . + E Displays W indows Explore r . + F Displays the W indows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder . This is the equivalent o f selecting Find and[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 21 Indicators Indicato r Funct ion Power Light is gr een when the power to t he computer is turned on. Light is red in System Idle mode , and flashes red in System Suspend mode. T urns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or power ed off. Battery 1 Indicates the status of t he battery inserted in the bat[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 st ate. T o return the syste m to the active state, pr ess any key or pr ess the power sw itch on your computer . Fn+ (F2) Display power source status[...]

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 displ ay size in or out when the displ a y is set to a low resolution. Fn+S System Idle Puts the system int[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 24 Using the T o uchpad The keyboard contains a cursor -pointing device called a touchpad. Y ou can point to, select, drag, and scroll 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 butt[...]

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 disk ette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the d rive until it clicks into place. T o remove a disk ette ❑ When you finish using the diske tte, wait until the [...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 arr ow . 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 reins ert the floppy [...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 27 Using the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM Dri ve Y our computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive (models PCG-F270/ PCG-F280/PCG-F290) or CD-ROM 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 E ject button to open [...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 28 4 Close the tray by pushi ng it gently . T o pl ay DVD-ROMs 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 r eplicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications. Close any open applications befor [...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 29 Using PC Cards Y our computer includes two PC card slots. PC car ds 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 car ds. 1 Pull the PC card r elease button up away fr om the computer and push it in t [...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 30 2 Remove the PC card slot pr otector . When you use a T ype III PC card, you need to r emove both the top and bottom PC car d slot pr otectors. 3 Insert the PC car d into the PC car d slot, fr ont label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the car d is fixed into the co nnector . The r elease b[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 31 T o re move a PC car d 1 Close any applications that ar e using the PC car d. 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the car d. 3 Pull the PC car d r elease button up and pr ess it in towar d the computer . 4 Gently grasp the car d and pull it out. 5 Insert the PC car d slot pro tector back into th e empt[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 32 Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect softwar e allows 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 pri[...]

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 other infrar ed-e quipped devices with compatible pr otocols, such as a d igital still camera or other computers. T o use infrared communication with a d igital still ca[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 34 ✍ Infrared communication capability can be tu rned on and off . By default , it is not enabl ed when your system is s hipped. T o enable infrared use , click the infr ared icon in t he Windows Control P anel and sel ect the Ena ble infr are d communi cation chec kbox o n the Opt ions tab . Y ou ca n disable[...]

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 power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal ope rating mo de, which allo ws you to turn off specific devices, your com puter has three distinct power saving modes: S[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 36 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the curr ent 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 Sy stem Sus pend m ode Pre ss Fn+Esc, or slide the power switch forward and r elease it immediately . Y ou can also use the PowerPa[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 37 Using a Second Battery Pack Y ou can purchase a second r echar 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 charg es first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the firs[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 38 T o charge the s econd batt ery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power . The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charg ing. See also “T o charge the battery pack” on page 1 1 for more information. T o remo ve the second bat tery pack 1 There is a Release le[...]

Using Y our Notebook Computer 39 Using the W eight Saver The weight saver pr otects the drive b ay when it is empty . T o at tach the we ight saver 1 If another device is in the drive bay , r emove the device. See “T o re move the floppy disk drive” on page 26 or “T o r emove the second battery pack” on page 38. 2 Fold out the hinged arm of[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 40 T o remove the Weight Save r 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 r emoving the weight saver , pull out the w[...]

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 (pa ge 48) ❑ External mouse or keyboar d (page 51) ❑ External speakers (page 52) ❑ External microphone (page 53) ❑ Digital stil[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 V AIO notebook computer , register your soft[...]

Connecti ng Periphera l Device s 43 Connecting the Port Replicator Y our notebook computer supports the use of an optional port r eplicator . Attaching a port r eplicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer . Network (Ethernet) USB (page 56) Monitor (page 48) Printer (page 47) Serial (p age 54) DC In (page 9) / Mouse/K ey[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 44 T o atta ch your computer to the port replicator T o supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator , you can connect the AC adapter directly to the port r eplicator . 1 T urn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals. 2 On the bottom of the computer , lift the port replicat[...]

Connecti ng Periphera l Device s 45 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port r eplicator . Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The power indicator light turns gr een. 5 T urn on the computer . ✍ Use the AC adapter that comes with yo ur computer or the option al Sony PCGA -AC71 adapter [...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 46 T o remove your computer from the port replicat or when the power is of f 1 T urn off your computer and the conn ected peripherals. 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port r eplicator to disengage the computer fr om the port r eplicator . 3 Lift the computer away fr om the port r eplicator . 4 Close the po[...]

Connecti ng Periphera l Device s 47 Connecting a Printer Y ou can connect a W indows 98-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. T o conne ct a printer ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector . Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the compute r. ✍ See the manual that came with your printer[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 (moni tor) (page 48) ❑ Multimedia computer displ ay (page 49) ❑ Projector (page 50) T o connect a computer di splay ❑ Use [...]

Connecti ng Periphera l Device s 49 T o connect a multimedia comp uter 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 .[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 50 T o connect a proj ector Y ou can use a pr ojector, such as the Sony LCD Pr ojector , 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 exte rnal monitor , or both devices. Use the[...]

Connecti ng Periphera l Device s 51 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Y ou can connect an external mouse or keyboar d to the computer by plugging the mouse or k e y b o a 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 re plicator . Connect the keyboard to the / Mou[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 52 Connecting External Speakers Y ou can enhance the sound quality of yo ur computer by connecting external speakers. T o connect external s peakers ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector . Plug the speaker cable into this connector . ✍ Mak e sure your speake rs are designed for computer use . T [...]

Connecti ng Periphera l Device s 53 Connecting an External Microphone Y ou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. T o connect an external mi crophone ❑ Use the to locate the Microphone connector . Plug the micr ophone cable into this connector . ✍ Mak e sure your microphone is designed for computer use . ✍ See[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 still camera ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector . Plug the connecting cable (not supplied[...]

Connecti ng Periphera l Device s 55 Connecting a Digital V ideo Camera Recorder Y ou can connect a digital video camera r ecor der to the S200 i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) connector . T o connect a digita l video camera recorder ❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK connector on the left side of the computer and the other end[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 56 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Y ou can connect a USB device to your computer . T o co nnect a USB device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the USB connector . Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other 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 pr einstalled softwar e, check these sour ces for answers, in the following sequence: 1 VA I O ® Notebook Computer Read Me First Contains a comple te list of the items that ship with your computer , product specificat[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 58 6 Sony Fax-on-Demand This servic e provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. Y ou can use this automated service to r equest a list of available topics and then select the topics t hat you wa nt to r eceive. T o contact the S ony fax-on-demand service, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). (Requir[...]

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

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 60 that W indows starts pr operly . If W indows still does not start, follow the proced ure below to initialize the BIOS. ❑ If the floppy d isk drive is empty , follow the steps below to initia lize the BIOS: 1 Remove any pe ripheral de vices con necte d to the compu t er . 2 T urn the computer off and then tu[...]

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 pr essing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. My software program “locks up” or crashes Contact the softwar e publisher or designated provider for technical support. See the online version of Read Me First for a complete list of phon[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 62 ❑ If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sur e 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 y[...]

Getting Help 63 ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector , disconnect the cable. My modem does no t 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 or dinary phone[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 64 ❑ If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer . ❑ If you ar e 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 [...]

Getting Help 65 My PC card is no t working ❑ Make sure the PC car d is compatible with W indows 98. ❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you ar e not currently using. The sound of my c omputer’ s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Contr ol Strategy setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 66 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery The backup battery will last about thr ee years. When the battery is low on power , replace it with a Sony lithium battery CR2025 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 batter[...]

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, pr ess Enter , type 31, press Enter , type 1999, then press Enter . 4 Press to se lect System T i me, then set the time (hour:minute:second). Press Enter to move to the next item. 5 Press ➜ to sele[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 68 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Syste m Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. Using the System Recovery CD(s) Y ou can reinstall softwar e titles that shipped with your computer if they are cor rupted or accidentally erased. Y ou may not need[...]

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 describe d 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 [...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 corr upted or acc identally erased. Reinstalling an indivi[...]

71 Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelines and pr ecautions to help protect your computer from potentia l damage . On Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful whe n using the computer n ear a window . ❑ Do not scratch the LCD or exert pr essur e on it. This could cause malf[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 72 ❑ T o disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cor d 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 fr om the AC outlet. ❑ Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any othe[...]

Notes on Us e 73 ❑ The computer uses high-fr equency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV r eception. Should this occur , relocate the computer a suitable distance away fr om the set. ❑ Use only specified peripheral e quipment and inter face cables; otherwise, pr oblems may r esult. ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection ca[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 74 On Cleani ng CD-ROMs and DVD -ROMs ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause r ead err ors. Proper car e of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability . Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner , commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray , as they may cause damage to t[...]

Notes on Us e 75 On Maint enanc e ❑ Make sure to disconnect the power cor d befor e clean ing 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 scr een. ❑ Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild deter gent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive p[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 incr ease 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 ar e alr eady installed on your comput[...]

Notes on Us e 77 T ypical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F250 * 32 MB is the defa ult memory amo unt. T ypical expansion memory config uration for models PCG-F270 and PCG-F280 † 64 MB is the default memory amount. T ypical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F290 ‡ 128 MB is the def ault memory a mount. T o install a memo[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 78 3 W ait until the computer cools down. Then open the internal speaker cover by unscr ewing the left sid e of the cover . 4 Slide the internal speaker cover to the right, th en lift it away fr om the computer . Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the cover . 5 Unscr ew above the keyboar d, then gen[...]

Notes on Us e 79 6 If you have model PCG-F280 or PCG-F290, you need to r emove the existing memory module now . Follow the dir ections und er “T o re move a memory module” on page 80. 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Install the memory module. insert here cable 2 Pull the two spring tabs outward, and gent ly pr ess mo dule i[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 80 9 Replace the keyboar d and internal speake r 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 an d select Pr operties. The System Prope rties scre en appears. 12 Click the Performance tab to view t[...]

81 Limited W arranty Statement Notebook Computer Wa rranty The limited warranty on your V AIO notebook computer covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a pe riod of th ree months from the original date of purchase. Y ou can extend the warranty period for an additional n ine months by r egistering your computer . See ?[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 82 This Limited W arranty is non-transferable. Proof of pur chase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be pr esented to obtain warranty service. In addition, if replacement parts are r equir ed and you wish to receive the most expedient service ava[...]

Limited W arranty Statement 83 For Product support, online knowledge base, fr equently asked questions, and free updates via the Internet: http://www .sony .com/pcsupport/ For Pro duct informati on, service assi stance, re solution of a servic e problem, or te chnical assistance , call: 1-888-4SONYPC (476-6972). Save this for future re ference. © [...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 84 A vant d ’envoyer le Produit à SONY pour le fair e réparer , a ssurez-vous d’en retir er tous produits de tier ce partie, logiciels, caractéristiques, pièces, options, altérations et accessoir es non garantis par SONY car SONY n’est pas re sponsable de la perte ou de l’endommagement de ces articl[...]

Limited W arranty 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 Electro[...]

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87 Index A AC adapter 5 , 9 AC power 9 accessing online 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 ke y 19 attaching port replicator 44 B battery backup See internal backup battery battery packs 5 , 10 , 74 charging 11 , 38 i[...]

V AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 vide o 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 consider ations 2 , 3 Escape key 18 Express Serv ice technic al 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 AI O Notebook Co mputer 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 Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 10 location for computer 2 lock 6 M m[...]

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 AI O Notebook Co mputer User Guide 92 connecting 56 connector 7 , 43 , 56 mouse 56 V ventilation 72 ventilation slot 7 video c amera 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 Certif icate of Authen tic it y 16 configurin[...]