Sony PCG-F450, PCG-F430 manual About the Software on Your Computer

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AT&T

AT&T WorldNet® Service

About the Software on Your Computer

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About the Software on Your Computer

Your VAIO notebook computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles. For support information, see “For Answers to Your Software Questions” on page 76.

Adobe Acrobat® Reader

Adobe Systems Inc.

Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition

Adobe Systems Inc.

Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe. Without learning complex software, you can enhance, restore, and be creative with your photos. Includes built-in guided activities, stock photos, clip art and templates to assist you.

America Online®

America Online

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail, manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests.

Fast, reliable Internet access from AT&T WorldNet Service. AT&T WorldNet$ Service provides Web-based e-mail, a personalized start page from Excite, easy access to the Excite search engine, free Web pages, online and live agent technical support, instant messaging, and special shopping discounts at Market Square.

CompuServe® 2000

CompuServe, Inc.

CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational information online today. CompuServe allows you to access the vastness of the Internet, without wasting time wading through it. Maximize your time online with CompuServe.

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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 FeaturesUnpacking Your Notebook Computer ManualsVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Software CDs Recovery CDsOther Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerPage Front Locating Controls and ConnectorsLeft Locating Controls and Connectors RightBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerConnecting 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 ComputerKey Description Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyUsing the Keyboard IndicatorsIndicator Function Light OffCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature FunctionUsing the Keyboard Combinations Feature Function Action Description Using the TouchpadUsing 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 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 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 Hibernation Mode System Suspend 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 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 Connecting a Printer Connecting a PrinterTo connect 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 SpeakersConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone To connect a digital still camera Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial DeviceConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderTo connect 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 computer locks up Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingMy 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 mouse does not work My microphone does not workMy touchpad does not work My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy PC card is not working Troubleshooting My computer does not shut downSound 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 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 Sony Service Center Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications CorporationQuicken Basic Intuit Inc Page Adding Memory To remove a memory module Typical expansion memory configurationTo install a memory module Adding MemoryTo view the amount of memory Mpeg SpecificationsLimited Warranty SpecificationsPage Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide USB