Sony PCG-F430 manual Unpacking Your Notebook Computer, Manuals, Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide

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VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit†

Rechargeable battery pack

Power cord

AC adapter

Weight saver

Video cable

†The removable floppy disk drive is located in the multipurpose bay.

Manuals

❑Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions, the most up-to- date information on using your computer, and software support information.

❑The VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It also includes product specifications.

❑The VAIO® Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer’s limited warranty statement.

❑The Microsoft® Windows® 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows® 98 operating system.

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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 Features WelcomeUnpacking Your Notebook Computer ManualsVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Recovery CDs Software CDsOther Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerPage Locating Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Locating Controls and Connectors RightBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power To insert the battery packConnecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Key DescriptionUsing the Keyboard Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination FunctionIndicators Using the KeyboardIndicator Function Light OffCombinations Feature Function Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing the Keyboard Combinations Feature Function Using the Touchpad Action DescriptionUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To remove a disketteTo reinsert the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Using the DVD-ROMTo insert a disc Close the tray by pushing it gently To play DVD-ROMsUsing the DVD-ROM Playing a DVD To play a DVD in Normal Display ModeTo display wallpaper while playing a DVD Using PC Cards Using PC CardsTo 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 DevicesTo use infrared communication with another computer Infrared port Approximately 15 degrees Using Power-Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode System Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To activate System Hibernation modeUsing a Second Battery Pack Using a Second Battery PackTo insert a second battery pack Page Arrow 2 Release lever Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever Using the Weight Saver To attach the weight saverUsing the Weight Saver 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 the Port ReplicatorPort replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever Connecting a Printer Connecting a PrinterTo connect a printer Connecting an External Display To connect a computer displayTo connect a projector Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To select a display Press ResultConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting External Speakers To connect external speakersConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device To connect a digital still cameraConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceTroubleshooting My computer does not startVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anything My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes My DVD-ROM drive tray does not openVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot play a CD-ROM Cannot play a DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My microphone does not work My mouse does not workMy touchpad does not work My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickTroubleshooting My computer does not shut down My PC card is not workingSound of my computer’s fan is too loud Cannot printPower Management Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareUsing the System Recovery and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsInsert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use 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 Sony Service Center Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications CorporationQuicken Basic Intuit Inc Page Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration To remove a memory moduleTo install a memory module Adding MemoryTo view the amount of memory Specifications MpegSpecifications Limited WarrantyPage Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide USB