Sony PCG-F180, PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F190 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

3	Online User	This electronic version of the User Guide contains
	Guide	additional information on the preinstalled software
		titles. 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 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 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 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 Icon Description Controlling Power ManagementPower Management Profiles Customizing Your Notebook ComputerVaio 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 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 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