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PCG-F270
PCG-F250
PCG-F280
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Troubleshooting
Install
Battery Indicator Meaning
Connecting a Power Source
Warranty
Maintenance
Configuring Windows
Port replicator connector
Using Battery Power
To replace the backup battery
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Contents
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
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Safety Information
Regulatory Information
Owner’s Record
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Part
Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States
Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada
Industry Canada Notice
Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada
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Contents
Getting Help
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Welcome
About the User Guide
Ergonomic Considerations
Welcome
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
Left
Using Your Notebook Computer
Right
Back
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 Meaning
Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning
To remove the battery pack
Close the cover of the battery bay
Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
Configuring 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 Function
Light 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 diskette
To 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 Smart Connect
Using Infrared Communication Devices
To use infrared communication with a digital still camera
To use infrared communication with another computer
Infrared port Degrees
Using Power Saving Modes
Normal Mode
System Idle Mode
To activate System Idle mode
System Suspend Mode
System Hibernation Mode
To 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
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the Weight Saver
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 display
Press 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
Getting Help
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
My 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 open
Cannot 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 slow
My microphone does not work
My mouse does not work
My touchpad does not work
My 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 loud
Cannot print
Replacing the Internal Backup Battery
To replace the backup battery
To 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 Diskettes
On Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs
On Using Batteries
On Maintenance
Adding Memory
To install a memory module
Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F250
Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F290
Turn screw
Cable Insert here
To remove a memory module
Limited Warranty Statement
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Limited Warranty Statement
Garantie Restreinte
Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide
Battery Limited Warranty
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Index
Computer
Index
Power 21 cord 9 indicator light 5 switch 6
USB
Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 15 taskbar 15
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