Sony PCG-F610, PCG-F630 manual Registering Your Computer

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Notebook User Guide

Registering Your Computer

You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony.

Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

Express service – Provides a fast and direct return of your VAIO notebook to Sony for service of your computer.

If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use your notebook’s online registration service.

You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 35.

1.Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.

2.Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Press the Tab key to move from box to box.

3.Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

4.Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form.

The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.

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Contents User Guide Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Owner’s Record Safety InformationRegulatory Information Page Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States FCC PartCrtc Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Adding Memory Specifications Index Xiv Welcome FeaturesPage Unpacking Your Notebook Recovery CDsManuals Software CDsPage Ergonomic Considerations Vaio Notebook User Guide Front Locating Controls and ConnectorsLeft Right Locating Controls and ConnectorsBottom BackConnecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power To insert the battery packTo charge the battery pack Battery Indicator Meaning To remove the battery pack Connecting a Power Source Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyCombination Function Indicators Combinations Feature Function Fn+ Esc or Using the KeyboardCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Fn+ F12Action Description Point Using the TouchpadShortcut menu of context-sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button ScrollUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To remove a disketteTo insert a disc Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROMPlaying a DVD Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROMChanging the Video Memory Size Using PC Cards Using PC CardsTo insert a PC card Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card To remove the PC cardUsing PC Cards Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesStandby Mode Hibernation ModeUsing Power Saving Modes Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Port Replicator Port replicator connector Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer Lever To connect a printer Connecting a PrinterConnecting an External Display Connecting an External DisplayTo setup the external display To connect a computer displayTo connect a projector To connect a multimedia computer displayTo select a display Press Result Switch to an Fn+F7External display DisplayConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting External Speakers Connecting External SpeakersTo connect external speakers Connecting an External Microphone Using Smart ConnectTo connect an external microphone Connecting with an i.Link cable Using Smart ConnectTo connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderLink cables Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderTo connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device America Online About the Software on Your NotebookAbout the Software on Your Notebook EarthLink Network, IncNetscape Communications About Your Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDsSoftware Instructions Create a Movie using ShakerMovie Shaker PCG-F630 only Importing Images and Sound ClipsEditing Clips and Scenes Software InstructionsAdding effects to a scene or a clip Saving a MoviePage For Answers to Your Software Questions Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Sony Service CenterProdigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Quicken 2000 Intuit IncMy computer does not start Common ProblemsWindow I just closed continues to appear on my LCD My LCD does not display anythingMy software program locks up or crashes My computer locks upMy CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Cannot play a CD-ROM or DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Hear the noise while playing back musicMy speakers have no sound My modem does not workTroubleshooting My modem connection is slow My microphone does not workMy mouse does not work Power Management Troubleshooting My computer does not enter the power saving mode I selectedFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Why isn’t the CD-ROM drive reading a CD?How do I change the video resolution of my display? Why is there no sound in any application? Why is my system running slowly?Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CDs Recovering Microsoft WordTo use the Application Recovery CDs Power Management Tips Hard Drive PartitionIf Your Computer Does Not Start DVgate and Digital Video Captures Switching Between Ntsc and PAL StandardsUsing the Touchpad Hardware TemperatureApplications That Use the Twain Driver Handling Your Notebook Adding Memory To remove a memory module Typical expansion memory configurationAdding Memory To install a memory moduleSpecifications Weight Page Index Page Index LCD Index USB