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power 21 cord 9 indicator light 5 switch 6, 14

power management settings 59

Power Management Off power setting

59

Power On

Device Sequence tab 58 Password tab 58

power saving modes 34 System Hibernation 22, 35 System Idle 23, 34 System Suspend 35 Video Standby 23

power setting AC Profile 59

Maximum Battery Life 59 Maximum Performance 59 Power Management Off 59 System Hibernation 60 System Suspend 60 Video Standby 60

power sources 10, 87 connecting 9

PowerPanel activating 61 customizing toolbar 59, 60

precautions 88 Print Screen key 19 printer 7

connecting 43, 47 connector 47 port 47

Printer connector 7, 43, 47 Printer tab 58 projector 50

R

radio interference iv, 88 rechargeable battery packs 9, 10

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recharging battery packs 11 Recovery CD 86 registering

Windows 98 16 your computer 17

regulatory information iii removing

battery packs 12 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 26

replacing

battery packs 36 restoring data 86 right button 5

S

screen

See LCD Scroll Lock 5

indicator light 21

second battery pack 10, 36 selecting

display 50 LCD 50 monitor 50 power source 10

Serial connector 43, 54 serial devices

connecting 54 digital still camera 54

setting up Windows 98 16

setting up your PC support 73

setup screen

About This Computer tab 58 Audio tab 58 Basic/Advanced tab 58 displaying 57

Enable Ports tab 58

Power On Device Sequence tab 58 Power On Password tab 58 Printer tab 58

Touchpad tab 58 setup tabs 58

Shift key 19

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Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Regulatory Information Safety InformationOwner’s Record Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesIndustry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting Peripheral DevicesAbout 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 Registering 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 To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Infrared port Degrees Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle modeSystem Hibernation Mode System Suspend ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To activate System Hibernation modeTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackTo remove the second battery pack To attach the weight saver Using the Weight SaverUsing Your Notebook Computer To remove the Weight Saver Page 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 DeviceCustomizing Your Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Tab Description Power Management Profiles Controlling Power ManagementCustomizing Your Notebook Computer Icon DescriptionVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Icon Description Power Management CommandsTo customize the power management settings Customizing Your Notebook Computer To activate PowerPanelTo activate BatteryScope Displaying Battery InformationActivating BatteryScope Battery icon Battery status Battery Icon DescriptionsDisplaying Detailed Battery Information To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system Selecting the Display Mode Select the type of display Monitor Settings Using a CRT or ProjectorExternal Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Display SpecificationsLCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Press To activate Programmable Power KeysTo use the PPK Setup window Using the internal Timer Selecting dual display mode Using the Dual Display FunctionCustomizing the virtual desktop Setting the colors and resolution for each displayReleasing the dual display setting Getting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide My computer does not start TroubleshootingGetting Help My computer locks up My LCD does not display anythingMy DVD-ROM drive tray does not open My software program locks up or crashesCannot play a CD-ROM Cannot play a DVD-ROMMy speakers have no sound My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disketteMy modem connection is slow My modem does not workMy microphone does not work My mouse 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 Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Garantie Restreinte Limited Warranty StatementVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index 100 Index 102 Connecting 43, 44 disconnecting 46 lever 46 network 104