Display Specifications | Sony PCG-F190, PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F180

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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide

Display Specifications

LCD Display Mode

Resolution	Number of colors
1024 x 768	65,536* (PCG-F150); 16,770,000* (PCG-F160/180/190)

800 x 600	16,770,000*

640 x 480	16,770,000*

* Achieved by graphic accelerator's dithering function
External Display Mode

Resolution	Number of colors

1280 x 1024	256

1024 x 768	16,770,000

800 x 600	16,770,000

640 x 480	16,770,000

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Sony PCG-F190, PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F180 manual Display Specifications, LCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colors

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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