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Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Troubleshooting
Install
Battery Indicator Meaning
Connecting a Power Source
Warranty
Maintenance
Configuring Windows
Port replicator connector
Using Battery Power
To replace the backup battery
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VAIO
®
Notebook Computer
User Guide
PCG-F250/PCG-F270/PCG-F280/PCG-F290
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Contents
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
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Regulatory Information
Safety Information
Owner’s Record
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Part
Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada
Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States
Industry Canada Notice
Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada
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Contents
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Getting Help
About the User Guide
Welcome
Ergonomic Considerations
Welcome
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Front
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Left
Right
Using Your Notebook Computer
Back
Bottom
Using the AC Adapter
Connecting a Power Source
To insert the battery pack
Using Battery Power
Battery Indicator Meaning
Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery pack
Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning
To remove the battery pack
Close the cover of the battery bay
Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
Configuring Windows
Registering Your Computer
Key Description
Using the Keyboard
Using Your Notebook Computer Key Description
Combination Function
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key
Indicator Function
Indicators
Light Off
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Combinations Feature
CD-ROM
Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function Feature
Action Description
Using the Touchpad
To insert a diskette
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To remove a diskette
To reinsert the floppy disk drive
To insert a disc
Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive
To play DVD-ROMs
Close the tray by pushing it gently
To insert a PC card
Using PC Cards
PC card
Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a PC card
Using Smart Connect
To use infrared communication with a digital still camera
Using Infrared Communication Devices
To use infrared communication with another computer
Infrared port Degrees
Normal Mode
Using Power Saving Modes
System Idle Mode
To activate System Idle mode
System Hibernation Mode
System Suspend Mode
To activate System Suspend mode
To activate System Hibernation mode
To insert a second battery pack
Using a Second Battery Pack
To remove the second battery pack
To attach the weight saver
Using the Weight Saver
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the Weight Saver
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Plug the other end into the wall jack
Connecting a Phone Line
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Port Replicator
Port replicator connector
Power indicator light turns green
Lever
To connect a printer
Connecting a Printer
To connect a computer display
Connecting an External Display
To to To Monitor
To select a display
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projector
Press Result
To connect an external mouse or keyboard
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
To connect external speakers
Connecting External Speakers
To connect an external microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect a digital still camera
Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device
To connect a digital video camera recorder
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
To connect a USB device
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
Getting Help
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
My computer does not start
My computer locks up
My LCD does not display anything
My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open
My software program locks up or crashes
Cannot play a CD-ROM
Cannot play a DVD-ROM
My speakers have no sound
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette
My modem connection is slow
My modem does not work
My microphone does not work
My mouse does not work
My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click
My touchpad does not work
My computer does not shut down
Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud
Getting Help My PC card is not working
Cannot print
To replace the backup battery
Replacing the Internal Backup Battery
To set date and time
Getting Help
Using the System Recovery CDs
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
Getting Help To use the System Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
Using the Application Recovery CDs
On Handling the LCD Screen
On the Power Source
On Handling
On Installation
On Handling Diskettes
On Moisture Condensation
On Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs
On Using Batteries
On Maintenance
Adding Memory
Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F250
To install a memory module
Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F290
Turn screw
Cable Insert here
To remove a memory module
Limited Warranty Statement
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Garantie Restreinte
Limited Warranty Statement
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Battery Limited Warranty
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Index
Computer
Index
Power 21 cord 9 indicator light 5 switch 6
USB
Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 15 taskbar 15
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