Sony PCG-F250, PCG-F280, PCG-F270 manual Index

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documentation 57 Energy Star ii

ergonomic considerations 2, 3 Escape key 18

Express Service 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

combination commands 22 function keys 18, 19

G

glare 2

H

handling

audio CDs 74 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 73, 74 diskettes 73

hard drives indicator light 5, 21 installing additional 29

hardware

online support 57

headphone connector 6, 49 Help

Mouseware 24 help 57

I

i.LINK 6, 55

Index

89

IEEE-139455 indicator lights 21

battery 5, 11, 21, 37 Caps Lock 5, 21 charge status 11 hard drive 5, 21 Num Lock 5, 21 power 5

Scroll Lock 5, 21

infrared communication devices 33 other computers 33

infrared port 33 infrared transmission

active distance 34 troubleshooting 34

input devices iv Insert key 19 inserting

battery pack 10 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 27 diskettes into drive 25

installing

hard drives 29 hardware 41 peripherals 41

interference iv, 72 internal backup battery 66 internal microphone 7 internal speakers

See speakers Internet access, free 17

K

Kensington Security Cable Lock port 6 keyboard 19, 43

connecting 51 connector 5, 7, 51

Knowledge Database 57

L

LCD 5, 71 handling 71 lock lever 14 reducing glare 2

selecting to display output 50 troubleshooting 60

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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 Using Your Notebook Computer RightBack Bottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerUsing Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery 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 KeyIndicators Indicator FunctionLight Off Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations FeatureCD-ROM Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function FeatureAction Description Using the TouchpadUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a disketteTo 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 Using Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with a digital still cameraTo 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 Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projector To select a displayPress 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 Troubleshooting Getting HelpMy 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 does not work My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy computer does not shut down Getting Help My PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudCannot print Replacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace the 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 Moisture Condensation On Handling DiskettesOn Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Using Batteries On Maintenance Adding Memory To install a memory module Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F250Typical 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