Sony PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F190, PCG-F180 manual Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Tab Description

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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide

Notebook Setup Tabs

Tab	Description

About This Computer	Display system information, including memory
	capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.

Audio	Change the volume of the sounds that play while the
	operating system is loading.

Printer	Select printer port mode settings.

Power On	Select the order of drives and devices from which
Device Sequence	you want to load the operating system. You can
	specify the hard drive as well as other drives
	inserted into your computer.

Touchpad	When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial
	port of your computer, you can make your touchpad
	inactive. You can also customize the settings of your
	mouse using the mouse utility.

Power On Password	Set the password to secure your computer.

Enable Ports	Change the hardware resources such as I/O address,
	IRQ, or DMA depending on the optional hardware
	or software you use. Disabling ports releases
	resources to the system. To change the serial or
	infrared settings, click Advanced on the Basic/
	Advanced tab.

Basic/Advanced	Toggle between Advanced mode (additional screens
	with advanced settings) and Basic mode of display.
	Advanced mode includes Serial, Infrared, and View
	Resources tabs.

✍For more information about each option, click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file.

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Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Safety Information Regulatory InformationOwner’s Record Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Vaio Notebook Computer User GuideWelcome About the User GuideErgonomic Considerations Welcome Page Locating the Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Back Using Your Notebook ComputerRight Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterUsing Battery Power To insert the battery packBattery 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 Using the Keyboard Key DescriptionUsing Your Notebook Computer Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination FunctionLight Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function Feature CD-ROMUsing the Touchpad Action DescriptionTo remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To reinsert the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive To insert a discClose the tray by pushing it gently To play DVD-ROMsUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardPC 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 Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle modeSystem Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To activate System Hibernation modeUsing a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo remove the second battery pack Using the Weight Saver To attach the weight saverUsing Your Notebook Computer To remove the Weight Saver Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jackConnecting the Port Replicator Connecting Peripheral DevicesPort replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever Connecting a Printer To connect a printerConnecting an External Display To connect a computer displayTo to To Monitor Press Result Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projectorTo select a display Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect an external mouse or keyboardConnecting External Speakers To connect external speakersConnecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphoneConnecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device To connect a digital still cameraConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceDisplaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Customizing YourVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Tab Description Controlling Power Management Power Management ProfilesCustomizing Your Notebook Computer Icon DescriptionPower Management Commands Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Icon DescriptionCustomizing Your Notebook Computer To activate PowerPanel To customize the power management settingsTo 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 Using a CRT or Projector Monitor SettingsExternal 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 Using the Dual Display Function Selecting dual display modeCustomizing 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 LCD does not display anything My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes My DVD-ROM drive tray does not openCannot play a CD-ROM Cannot play a DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My speakers have no soundMy modem does not work My modem connection is slowMy 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 and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsGetting Help To use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsOn the Power Source On Handling the LCD ScreenOn Installation On HandlingOn 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 Limited Warranty Statement Garantie RestreinteVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index 100 Index 102 Connecting 43, 44 disconnecting 46 lever 46 network 104