Starting Your Computer | Sony PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F190, PCG-F180

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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide

Starting Your Computer

1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.

LCD lock lever

2Slide the power switch on the left side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on.

Power switch

Power indicator

✍If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds, the computer turns off.

3If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key.

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Sony PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F190, PCG-F180 manual Starting Your Computer

Contents

Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page 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 Connecting Peripheral Devices 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 Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery pack Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Close the cover of the battery bay Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Key Description Using Your Notebook Computer Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination Function Indicators Indicator FunctionLight Off Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function Feature CD-ROM Using the Touchpad Action Description Using the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a disketteTo remove a diskette To reinsert the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive To insert a disc Close the tray by pushing it gently To play DVD-ROMs 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 Idle Mode To activate System Idle mode System Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To activate System Hibernation 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 saver Using Your Notebook Computer To remove the Weight Saver Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting the Port Replicator Connecting Peripheral Devices Port replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever 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 Description Controlling Power Management Power Management ProfilesCustomizing Your Notebook Computer Icon Description Power Management Commands Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Icon Description Customizing Your Notebook Computer To activate PowerPanel To customize the power management settings 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 display Using a CRT or Projector Monitor Settings Display Specifications LCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colorsExternal Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Programmable Power Keys To use the PPK Setup windowPress To activate Using the internal Timer 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 My computer locks up My software program locks up or crashes My DVD-ROM drive tray does not openCannot play a CD-ROM Cannot play a DVD-ROM My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My speakers have no sound My modem does not work My modem connection is slowMy microphone does not work My mouse does not work My touchpad does not work My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy computer does not shut down Getting Help My PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudCannot print Replacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace the backup batteryTo set date and time Getting Help 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 Handling DiskettesOn Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Using Batteries On Maintenance Adding Memory Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Limited Warranty Statement Garantie Restreinte Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index 100 Index 102 Connecting 43, 44 disconnecting 46 lever 46 network 104