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Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Indicators
Connecting a Power Source
Warranty
Maintenance
Power Management Commands
Using Battery Power
Monitor Settings
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VAIO
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PCG-838
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Contents
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
As an Energy Star
Regulatory Information
Safety Information
Owner’s Record
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Part
Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada
Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States
Industry Canada Notice
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Contents
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Customizing Your Notebook Computer
About the User Guide
Welcome
Ergonomic Considerations
Welcome
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Front
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Left
Right
Using Your Notebook Computer
Back
Using the AC Adapter
Connecting a Power Source
To insert the battery pack
Using Battery Power
Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning
Battery Indicator Meaning
To remove the battery pack
Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
Registering Windows
Registering Your Computer
Keys Descriptions
Using the Keyboard
Using Your Notebook Computer Keys Descriptions
Combinations Functions
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key
Indicators Functions
Indicators
Light Off
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Combinations Feature
Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations/ Functions Feature
Actions Descriptions
Using the Touchpad
To connect the floppy disk drive externally
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To insert a diskette
Turn off the computer
To remove the floppy disk drive
Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a diskette
To insert a disc
Using the DVD-ROM Drive
Close the tray by pushing it gently
To reinsert the DVD-ROM drive
Using Your Notebook Computer To play DVD-ROMs
To use the remote control in System Suspend mode
Using the Headphone with Remote Control
Using Your Notebook Computer
Using the Hold Switch
Using the Remote Control to Play an Audio CD or DVD
ToPress
To insert a PC card
Using PC Cards
PC card
Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a PC card
To use infrared communication with a digital still camera
Using Infrared Communication Devices
To use infrared communication with another computer
Infrared port Degrees
Normal Mode
Using Power Saving Modes
System Suspend Mode
System Hibernation Mode
Using Your Notebook Computer To return to normal mode
To insert a second battery pack
Using a Second Battery Pack
To remove the second battery pack
To attach the Weight Saver
Using the Weight Saver
To remove the Weight Saver
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Phone Line
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Docking Station
Docking station port
Power indicator light turns green
Label side facing down Battery pack
Eject button Battery pack
To remove the drive
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To connect a printer
Connecting a Printer
To connect a computer display
Connecting an External Display
To to To Monitor
To select a display
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projector
Press Result
To connect an external mouse or keyboard
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
To connect external speakers
Connecting External Speakers
To connect an external microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect a digital still camera
Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device
To connect a digital video camera recorder
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
To connect a USB device
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device
Customizing Your
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Tab Descriptions
Customizing Your Notebook Computer
Changing Devices in the Drive Bay Using the Drive Bay Tab
Power Management Profiles
Controlling Power Management
Icon Description
Customizing Your Notebook Computer Icon Description
Power Management Commands
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Icon Description
To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar
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Activating BatteryScope
Displaying Battery Information
To activate BatteryScope
Displaying Detailed Battery Information
Battery Icon Descriptions
Battery icon Battery status
To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system
Selecting the Display Mode
Select the type of external display
Monitor Settings
Using a CRT or Projector
LCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colors
Display Specifications
External Display Mode Resolution Number of colors
Selecting dual display mode
Using the Dual Display Function
Releasing the dual display setting
Setting the colors and resolution for each display
Customizing the virtual desktop
Getting Help
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
My computer does not start
My LCD does not display anything
My computer locks up
Video image on my screen is too dark
My software program locks up or crashes
My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot play a DVD-ROM
My speakers have no sound
My modem does not work
When I press Fn+F3, I see the message Sound Disabled
My modem connection is slow
My mouse does not work
My microphone does not work
My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click
My computer does not shut down
Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud
Getting Help My PC card is not working
Cannot print
Using the System Recovery CDs
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
Getting Help To use the System Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
Using the Application Recovery CDs
On Handling the LCD Screen
On the Power Source
On Handling
On Installation
On Upgrading the System
On Moisture Condensation
On Using Batteries
On Cleaning CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide On Handling Diskettes
On Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs
On Maintenance
On Using the Headphone
Adding Memory
To install a memory module
Turn counter Clockwise turn counter- clockwise Panel screw
To remove a memory module
Limited Warranty Statement
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Limited Warranty Statement
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Battery Limited Warranty
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Index
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Index
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Online help 79 support
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