Sony PCG-F270, PCG-F250, PCG-F280 manual Welcome, About the User Guide

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO 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 offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony Notebook computer.

Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system.

Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals.

Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips.

Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer.

Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty statement and explains how to extend your warranty for an additional nine months.

The online User Guide is included with your computer as an electronic document. Additional information on customizing your computer can be found in the electronic document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook Computer. You can access these documents from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs/VAIO/Documentation.

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Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Declaration of Conformity Safety InformationRegulatory Information Owner’s RecordFCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesIndustry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Getting HelpAbout the User Guide WelcomeErgonomic Considerations Welcome Page Front Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLeft Back Using Your Notebook ComputerRight Bottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery packBattery Indicator 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 KeyboardUsing Your Notebook Computer Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyLight Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations FeatureCD-ROM Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function FeatureAction Description Using the TouchpadTo remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To reinsert the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM DriveTo play DVD-ROMs Close the tray by pushing it gentlyTo insert a PC card Using PC CardsPC card Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Infrared port Degrees To activate System Idle mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle ModeTo activate System Hibernation mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Suspend modeTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackTo remove the second battery pack To attach the weight saver Using the Weight SaverVaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the Weight Saver Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone LineConnecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Port ReplicatorPort replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever To connect a printer Connecting a PrinterTo connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo to To Monitor Press Result Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projectorTo select a display To connect an external mouse or keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect a digital still camera Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial DeviceTo connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderTo connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceGetting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide My computer does not start TroubleshootingGetting Help My computer locks up My LCD does not display anythingCannot play a DVD-ROM My software program locks up or crashesMy DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Cannot play a CD-ROMMy speakers have no sound My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disketteMy mouse does not work My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My microphone does not workMy computer does not shut down My touchpad does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click Cannot print Getting Help My PC card is not workingSound of my computer’s fan is too loud To set date and time Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryTo replace the backup battery Getting Help Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Getting Help To use the System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsOn Handling the LCD Screen On the Power SourceOn Handling On InstallationOn Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Moisture CondensationOn Handling Diskettes On Using Batteries On Maintenance Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F290 To install a memory moduleTypical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F250 Turn screw Cable Insert here To remove a memory module Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Garantie Restreinte Limited Warranty StatementVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index Computer Index Power 21 cord 9 indicator light 5 switch 6 USB Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 15 taskbar 15