Sony
PCG-F430, PCG-F450
manual
Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Indicators
Connecting a Power Source
Warranty
Port replicator connector
Using Battery Power
Recovery CDs
Weight
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Safety Information
FCC Part
Disposal of Lithium ION Battery
Industry Canada Notice
Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada
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Contents
Adding Memory
Features
Welcome
Manuals
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Recovery CDs
Software CDs
Other
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
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Locating Controls and Connectors
Front
Left
Right
Locating Controls and Connectors
Back
Bottom
Using the AC Adapter
Connecting a Power Source
Connecting a Power Source
Using Battery Power
To insert the battery pack
Battery Indicator Meaning
Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack
Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning
To remove the battery pack
Starting Your Computer
Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
Registering Your Computer
Registering Your Computer
Using the Keyboard
Key Description
Using the Keyboard Description
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key
Combination Function
Indicators
Using the Keyboard
Indicator Function
Light Off
Combinations Feature Function
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Using the Keyboard Combinations Feature Function
Using the Touchpad
Action Description
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To insert a diskette
To remove a diskette
To reinsert the floppy disk drive
Using the DVD-ROM
Using the DVD-ROM
To insert a disc
Close the tray by pushing it gently
To play DVD-ROMs
Using the DVD-ROM Playing a DVD
To play a DVD in Normal Display Mode
To display wallpaper while playing a DVD
Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
To insert a PC card
Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card
Using PC Cards To remove a PC card
Using Smart Connect
Using Infrared Communication Devices
Using Infrared Communication Devices
To use infrared communication with another computer
Infrared port Approximately 15 degrees
Normal Mode
Using Power-Saving Modes
System Idle Mode
System Suspend Mode
System Hibernation Mode
To activate System Suspend mode
To activate System Hibernation mode
Using a Second Battery Pack
Using a Second Battery Pack
To insert a second battery pack
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Arrow 2 Release lever Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever
Using the Weight Saver
To attach the weight saver
Using the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Phone Line
Plug the other end into the wall jack
Connecting the Port Replicator
Connecting the Port Replicator
Port replicator connector
Power indicator light turns green
Lever
Connecting a Printer
Connecting a Printer
To connect a printer
Connecting an External Display
To connect a computer display
To connect a projector
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To select a display
Press Result
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
Connecting External Speakers
To connect external speakers
Connecting an External Microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect an external microphone
Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device
To connect a digital still camera
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
To connect a digital video camera recorder
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
To connect a USB device
Troubleshooting
My computer does not start
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anything
My computer locks up
My software program locks up or crashes
My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open
Cannot play a DVD-ROM
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot play a CD-ROM
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette
My modem does not work
Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound
My modem connection is slow
My microphone does not work
My mouse does not work
My touchpad does not work
My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click
Troubleshooting My computer does not shut down
My PC card is not working
Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud
Cannot print
Power Management
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
Using the System Recovery and Application Recovery CDs
Using the System Recovery CDs
Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
Using the Application Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
About the Software on Your Computer
About the Software on Your Computer
DVgate Still
Microsoft Outlook Express
Smart Capture
About Your Recovery CDs
About Your Recovery CDs
For Answers to Your Software Questions
Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation
Sony Service Center
Quicken Basic Intuit Inc
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Adding Memory
Typical expansion memory configuration
To remove a memory module
Adding Memory
To install a memory module
To view the amount of memory
Specifications
Mpeg
Specifications
Limited Warranty
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Index
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Index
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
USB
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