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your computer 15 regulatory information iii remote control

audio CD player 32 Hold switch 32

removing

battery packs 11 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 25 memory module 98

replacing

battery packs 40 restoring data 90 right button 5

S

screen

See LCD Scroll Lock 5

indicator light 19 SCSI connector 45 second battery pack 9, 40 selecting

display 56 LCD 56 monitor 56 power source 9

Serial connector 7, 45, 60 serial devices

connecting 60 digital still camera 60

setting up Windows 98 14

setting up your PC online support 79

setup screen

About This Computer tab 64 Basic/Advanced tab 64 displaying 63

Drive Bay tab 65 Enable Ports tab 64

Power On Device Sequence tab 64 Power On Password tab 64 Printer tab 64

Touchpad tab 64 setup tabs 64

Shift key 17

Shut Down Windows dialog box 13 Sony Fax-on-Demandservice 80 Sony Notebook Setup screen 63 Sony Notebook Setup utility 23 speakers 5

built-in 5 external 58 troubleshooting 84 volume 20

Start button 13, 63 starting

computer 12 startup problems 13 switching

display 20 monitor 20

System Hibernation mode 21, 38, 67 System Suspend mode 20, 38, 67

T

technical support support options 79

touchpad 5, 22 Touchpad tab 64 troubleshooting 81

startup 13, 81 turning on

computer 12

TV

interference iv, 92

U

upgrading computer 93

USB

connecting 62 connector 7, 45, 62

V

ventilation 92 video cable 5 video camera 61 Video Standby mode 21

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Contents

Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide As an Energy Star Safety Information Regulatory InformationOwner’s Record Declaration of Conformity FCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Customizing Your Notebook Computer Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Welcome About the User Guide Ergonomic Considerations Welcome Page Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Left Using Your Notebook Computer RightBack Connecting a Power Source Using the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery pack Battery Indicator Meaning Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Keys Descriptions Using Your Notebook Computer Keys Descriptions Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations Functions Indicators Indicators FunctionsLight Off Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations/ Functions Feature Using the Touchpad Actions Descriptions Using the Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk drive externally Turn off the computer To insert a diskette Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a diskette To remove the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive To insert a disc Close the tray by pushing it gently To reinsert the DVD-ROM drive Using Your Notebook Computer To play DVD-ROMs Using the Headphone with Remote Control To use the remote control in System Suspend mode Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Remote Control to Play an Audio CD or DVD Using the Hold SwitchToPress Using PC Cards To insert a PC card PC card Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a PC card Using Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with a digital still cameraTo use infrared communication with another computer Infrared port Degrees Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Suspend Mode System Hibernation Mode Using Your Notebook Computer To return to normal mode Using a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery pack To remove the second battery pack Using the Weight Saver To attach the Weight SaverTo remove the Weight Saver Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting the Docking Station Connecting Peripheral Devices Docking station port Power indicator light turns green Label side facing down Battery pack Eject button Battery pack To remove the drive Page Page Connecting a Printer To connect a printer Connecting an External Display To connect a computer display To to To Monitor Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projector To select a displayPress Result Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect an external mouse or keyboard Connecting External Speakers To connect external speakers Connecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphone Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device To connect a digital still camera Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB device Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Customizing Your Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Tab Descriptions Changing Devices in the Drive Bay Using the Drive Bay Tab Customizing Your Notebook Computer Controlling Power Management Power Management ProfilesIcon Description Power Management Commands Customizing Your Notebook Computer Icon Description To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Icon DescriptionPage Displaying Battery Information Activating BatteryScopeTo activate BatteryScope Battery Icon Descriptions Displaying Detailed Battery InformationBattery icon Battery status To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system Selecting the Display Mode Select the type of external display Using a CRT or Projector Monitor Settings Display Specifications LCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colorsExternal Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Using the Dual Display Function Selecting dual display mode Setting the colors and resolution for each display Releasing the dual display settingCustomizing the virtual desktop Getting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Getting HelpMy computer does not start My LCD does not display anything Video image on my screen is too dark My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot play a DVD-ROM My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disketteMy speakers have no sound When I press Fn+F3, I see the message Sound Disabled My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My microphone does not work My mouse does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My computer does not shut down Getting Help My PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudCannot print Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDs Getting Help To use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs On the Power Source On Handling the LCD Screen On Installation On Handling On Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the System On Cleaning CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Using BatteriesVaio Notebook Computer User Guide On Handling Diskettes On Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Using the Headphone On Maintenance To install a memory module Adding Memory Turn counter Clockwise turn counter- clockwise Panel screw To remove a memory module Limited Warranty Statement 100 Limited Warranty Statement 101 102 Battery Limited Warranty 103 104 Index 106 Index 108 Online help 79 support 110 111