Sony PCG-F280, PCG-F250, PCG-F270 manual Getting Help

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Getting Help

Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence:

1VAIO® Notebook Contains a complete list of the items that ship with

Computer	your computer, product specifications, software
Read Me First	support information, and the most up-to-date
	information on using your computer.

2VAIO® Notebook Explains how to use your notebook computer and

Computer User connect peripheral devices. Guide

3Customizing Your This electronic document contains additional

VAIO® Notebook information on customizing your notebook

Computercomputer. You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs/VAIO/ Documentation.

4	Manuals and	Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are
	online help files	located on your hard disk drive as online help files.
	that may	You can access the online help files from the Help
	accompany your	menu in the specific application. A printed manual is
	preinstalled	available for some applications.
	software

5	Knowledge	Provides instant access to information on commonly
	Database	encountered problems. Enter a description of your
		problem and the Knowledge Database searches for

the corresponding solutions online. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/

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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 Right Using Your Notebook ComputerBack Bottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerBattery Indicator Meaning Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery packBattery 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 KeyboardUsing Your Notebook Computer Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyIndicator Function IndicatorsLight Off Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations FeatureCD-ROM Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function FeatureAction Description Using the TouchpadTo insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo remove 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 a digital still camera Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with another computer 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 To select a display Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projectorPress Result 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 Getting Help TroubleshootingMy computer does not start 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 touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My touchpad does not workMy computer does not shut down Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud Getting Help My PC card is not workingCannot print To replace the backup battery Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryTo set date and time 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 Diskettes On Moisture CondensationOn 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 moduleTypical 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 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