Sony PCG-F190, PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F180 guide

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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide

To display information on individual batteries

1Click the Primary battery tab to display information for the battery in the bay on the left side.

2Click the Secondary battery tab to display information for the battery in the bay on the right side.

You can display the information about each battery, such as estimated time-to-empty, manufacturer, capacity, and other information.

To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system

You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable computing needs, including modifications to the alarm settings. Refer to the BatteryScope Help for more information.

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Sony PCG-F190, PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F180 manual To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system

Contents

Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Owner’s Record Safety InformationRegulatory Information 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 Back Using Your Notebook ComputerRight Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery packBattery Indicator 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 Light Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function Feature CD-ROM Using the Touchpad Action Description To remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert 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 To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Infrared port Degrees System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode To activate System Idle mode To activate System Suspend mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation 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 Press Result Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projectorTo select a display 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 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Controlling Power ManagementPower Management Profiles 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 To activate BatteryScope Displaying Battery InformationActivating BatteryScope Battery icon Battery status Battery Icon DescriptionsDisplaying Detailed Battery Information To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system Selecting the Display Mode Select the type of display Using a CRT or Projector Monitor Settings External Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Display SpecificationsLCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Press To activate Programmable Power KeysTo use the PPK Setup window Using the internal Timer Using the Dual Display Function Selecting dual display mode Customizing the virtual desktop Setting the colors and resolution for each displayReleasing the dual display setting Getting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide My computer does not start TroubleshootingGetting Help My LCD does not display anything My computer locks up Cannot play a CD-ROM My software program locks up or crashesMy DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Cannot play a DVD-ROM My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My speakers have no sound My microphone does not work My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My mouse does not work My computer does not shut down My touchpad does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click Cannot print Getting Help My PC card is not workingSound of my computer’s fan is too loud To set date and time Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryTo replace the backup battery 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 Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Moisture CondensationOn Handling Diskettes 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