Sony PCG-F450, PCG-F430 manual Welcome, Features

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Features

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® notebook computer, see page 82.

❑Exceptional performance: Your notebook includes a fast Intel® Pentium® III processor and a V.90 compatible modem.*

❑Portability: The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power.

❑Sony audio and video quality: High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video, which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

❑Multimedia features: Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone (not supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

❑Windows® 98 Second Edition: Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.

❑Communications: Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features.

❑Digital Versatile Disc (DVD): This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. DVD-ROM drives play both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.

*Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations.

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Contents Page Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Adding Memory Welcome FeaturesVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerManuals Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Recovery CDsSoftware CDs OtherPage Front Locating Controls and ConnectorsLeft Back Locating Controls and ConnectorsRight Bottom Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerKey Description Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyLight Off IndicatorsUsing the Keyboard Indicator FunctionCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature FunctionUsing the Keyboard Combinations Feature Function Action Description Using the TouchpadTo remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a disketteTo reinsert the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROMUsing the DVD-ROM To play DVD-ROMs Close the tray by pushing it gentlyTo play a DVD in Normal Display Mode Using the DVD-ROM Playing a DVDTo display wallpaper while playing a DVD To insert a PC card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card Using PC Cards To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesUsing Infrared Communication Devices Infrared port Approximately 15 degrees System Idle Mode Using Power-Saving ModesNormal Mode To activate System Hibernation mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Suspend modeTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackUsing a Second Battery Pack Page Arrow 2 Release lever Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever To attach the weight saver Using the Weight SaverUsing the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Port Replicator Connecting the Port ReplicatorPort replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever To connect a printer Connecting a PrinterConnecting a Printer To connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo connect a projector Press Result Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To select a displayConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External Microphone To 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 RecorderConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceMy computer does not start TroubleshootingVaio Notebook Computer User Guide My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingMy computer locks up My software program locks up or crashesMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot play a CD-ROMCannot play a DVD-ROM My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting My speakers have no soundMy modem does not work My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My microphone does not workMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not workCannot print Troubleshooting My computer does not shut downMy PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudPower Management Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareUsing the System Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery and Application Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM driveTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsAbout the Software on Your Computer About the Software on Your ComputerDVgate Still Microsoft Outlook Express Smart Capture About Your Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDsFor Answers to Your Software Questions Quicken Basic Intuit Inc Sony Service CenterProdigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Page Adding Memory To remove a memory module Typical expansion memory configurationTo view the amount of memory To install a memory moduleAdding Memory Mpeg SpecificationsLimited Warranty SpecificationsPage Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide USB