Sony PCG F180 - VAIO - PII 333 MHz, User Manual

Page 1: ...VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG F150 PCG F160 PCG F180 PCG F190 ...

Page 2: ...software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with...

Page 3: ...areil à l abri de la pluie et de l humidité Pour prévenir tout risque d électrocution ne pas ouvir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu à une personne qualifiée L appareil doit être le plus près possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l accès Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to...

Page 4: ...REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone...

Page 5: ...ease refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You ...

Page 6: ...ian as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer...

Page 7: ...lectrique des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d eau métalliques s il y en a sont raccordés ensemble Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui même il doit avoir recours à un service d inspection des installations électriques ou à un électricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d équiva...

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Page 9: ...Your Computer 14 Shutting Down Your Computer 15 Registering Windows 98 16 Registering Your Computer 17 Using the Keyboard 18 Using the Touchpad 24 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 25 Using the DVD ROM CD ROM Drive 27 Using PC Cards 29 Using Infrared Communication Devices 32 Using Power Saving Modes 34 Using a Second Battery Pack 36 Using the Weight Saver 38 ...

Page 10: ...54 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 55 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 56 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 57 Controlling Power Management 59 Displaying Battery Information 62 Selecting the Display Mode 65 Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power Key PPK Setup 69 Using the Dual Display Function 71 Getting Help Troubl...

Page 11: ...Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty statement and explains how to extend your warranty for an additional nine month...

Page 12: ...ly at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angl...

Page 13: ...r display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Tilt stand You use the tilt stand to place the computer at an angle that allows comfortable typing Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front o...

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Page 15: ...rive and DVD ROM CD ROM drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front LCD screen pages 22 87 Battery 1 and 2 indicators pages 11 21 Speakers pages 22 52 Hard disk drive indicator page 21 Keyboard page 18 Num Lock indicator page 21 Touchpad page 24 Caps Lock indicator page 21 Left right buttons page 24 Scroll Lock indicator page 21 Power indicator page 11 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 ...

Page 16: ... Power switch page 14 Headphone connector pages 49 52 Kensington Security Cable Lock port S200 i LINK connector page 55 Infrared port connector page 32 PC card slots page 29 Microphone connector pages 49 53 Battery bay page 10 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 ...

Page 17: ...ine jack page 42 Monitor connector page 48 Mouse Keyboard connector page 51 USB connector page 56 Serial connector page 54 DC In connector page 9 Printer connector page 47 There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 3 2 4 cover 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 ...

Page 18: ...VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 8 Bottom Port replicator connector cover pages 44 46 Tilt stands Drive bay RELEASE lever pages 37 39 1 3 2 ...

Page 19: ...y pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Notebook computer DC In AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pa...

Page 21: ...n page 63 for information on checking the battery life There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery Indicator Meaning 1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery pow...

Page 22: ... AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 34 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery li...

Page 23: ...ter 13 3 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode ...

Page 24: ...uter until the green power indicator light turns on 3 If 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 If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns off LCD lock lever Power switch Power i...

Page 25: ...ter To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four secon...

Page 26: ...your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings If necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Registering your computer For details on registering your computer see Registering Your...

Page 27: ...u sign up with GTE no credit card necessary Free access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up whichever occurs first If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your notebook computer s online registration service 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move fro...

Page 28: ...so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each ...

Page 29: ... can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 20 Fn key The ...

Page 30: ... Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn...

Page 31: ... Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters ...

Page 32: ...ease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F6 Contrast control Contrast control display Adjusts the contrast To increase the contrast press Fn F6 then or To decrease contrast press Fn F6 then or Fn F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector and both LCD and external displ...

Page 33: ...when the display is set to a low resolution Fn S System Idle Puts the system into System Idle mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key The Fn F6 contrast control function is available on model PCG 150 only The DVD ROM drive is available on models PCG F180 PCG F190 The CD ROM drive is available on models PCG F150 PCG F160 Some functions are not available ...

Page 34: ...tcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both ...

Page 35: ...til it clicks into place To remove a diskette When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost If you have difficulty removing a diskette from the floppy disk drive remove the floppy disk drive from the drive bay Floppy disk dr...

Page 36: ...e Using the Weight Saver on page 38 To reinsert the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the drive bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 26 or To remove the second battery pack on page 37 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the drive bay with the VAIO label facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks int...

Page 37: ...to open the DVD ROM CD ROM drive The tray slides out 3 Place a DVD ROM CD ROM in the tray with the label side facing up For DVD ROMs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Manage...

Page 38: ...e to seat the disc firmly over the DVD ROM CD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your DVD ROM CD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot remove a disc See Con...

Page 39: ...e III PC card These slots are compatible with Card Bus Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 57 for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Pro...

Page 40: ...comes out Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the c...

Page 41: ...lications that are using the PC card 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card 3 Pull the PC card release button up and press it in toward the computer 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot ...

Page 42: ...d equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with a digital still camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Infrared port ...

Page 43: ...taskbar Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent ligh...

Page 44: ... the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator l...

Page 45: ...ion mode Press Fn F12 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and Sy...

Page 46: ...ry pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the drive bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 26 2 Insert the battery pack into the drive bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver to the c...

Page 47: ...ttom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 38 To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information on p...

Page 48: ...in the drive bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 26 or To remove the second battery pack on page 37 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Manually lock the weight saver s RELEASE lever Weight saver supplied ...

Page 49: ...To remove the weight saver slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 2 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2 RELEASE lever ...

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Page 51: ...ernal mouse or keyboard page 51 External speakers page 52 External microphone page 53 Digital still camera or other serial device page 54 Digital video camera recorder page 55 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 56 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripher...

Page 52: ...mputer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical curre...

Page 53: ... DC In page 9 Mouse Keyboard page 51 The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When using the port replicator for the first time install the driver supplied with the port replicator When installation is complete a message ...

Page 54: ...d disconnect all peripherals 2 On the bottom of the computer lift the port replicator connector cover 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power Port ...

Page 55: ...tor on the port replicator Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator light turns green 5 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony PCGA AC71 adapter AC adapter Power cord Port replicator connector Power Release lever ...

Page 56: ... the port replicator to disengage the computer from the port replicator 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the computer Lever ...

Page 57: ...ctor Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 57 Printer Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer to Prin...

Page 58: ...ctor page 50 To connect a computer display Use the symbol on the back of the computer to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable not supplied into this connector on the back of the computer If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and ...

Page 59: ...nitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on installation and use Multimedia computer display Power cord Di...

Page 60: ...oth devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode on page 65 for more information See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn F7 Toggles among the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor connector and both the LCD and external display Projector Power cord Au...

Page 61: ...yboard connector requires a PS 2 style plug or adapter To connect an external mouse or keyboard Use the symbol to locate the Mouse Keyboard connector Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the mark facing up See Using the Keyboard on page 18 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation ...

Page 62: ...connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Speakers Speaker cable supplied with sp...

Page 63: ...g an external microphone To connect an external microphone Use the to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use Microphone to Microphone ...

Page 64: ...o this port on the computer and into the Digital I O connector on the digital still camera The Sony Digital Still Camera is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communic...

Page 65: ...e manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use t...

Page 66: ...f the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer Therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use to USB device USB USB connecting cable n...

Page 67: ...ings You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Notebook Setup Tabs on page 58 4 After you finish click OK ...

Page 68: ...o the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Change the hardware resources such as I O address IRQ or DMA depending on the optional hardware or software you use Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the seri...

Page 69: ...uit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified time period Disable Power Management Turns off all p...

Page 70: ... Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Icon Description System Idle Puts the system into Idle mode a state of low power consumption This state stops the CPU clock and puts all peripherals into low power mode To return the system to the active state press any key or power switch on your system System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management ...

Page 71: ...nt settings You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and brightness of the screen 1 Click the profile icon on the PowerPanel toolbar 2 Select Edit Profile from the menu 3 Click a profile for which you want to change the setting 4 Double click an item for which you want to change the setting 5 Click a desired setting 6 Click the File menu then click Save 7 Click the Fil...

Page 72: ...n you start your computer the BatteryScope toolbar appears along the right edge of the screen by default If the toolbar does not appear right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen Select Toolbar from the pop up menu then click BatteryScope The BatteryScope appears on the taskbar You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and BatteryScope toolbar Percentage indicator Displays...

Page 73: ...tailed information about the batteries Click the battery icon on the taskbar to display the BatteryScope window The screen appears displaying the General tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery icon Battery status Discharging Fully charged Charging Not in use No battery ...

Page 74: ...splay 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 He...

Page 75: ...rnal display you can toggle the display mode between the LCD on your computer and external displays 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button 5 Click the NeoMagic tab ...

Page 76: ...r Internal LCD Displays the LCD of your computer You can turn off the computer s LCD display by removing the checkmark from the LCD option under Internal Display If you select CRT Projector and turn off the LCD you can use the Refresh Rate slider to change the display s horizontal frequency This setting can be made only for CRT display If you select Independent Display Timing see page 67 you can c...

Page 77: ... options External Display Device Monitor Settings Projector Settings 4 Click OK CRT Connects with the external computer display Projector Connects with the projector Independent Display Timing Click to place a checkmark when you want to set the resolution and refresh rate differently from the computer s LCD To change the resolution and refresh rate see the notes to step 6 on page 66 Type Select th...

Page 78: ...aphic accelerator s dithering function External 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 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 ...

Page 79: ...lows by default To use the PPK Setup window 1 Double click the PPK Setup icon on the taskbar The PPK Setup window appears 2 Click a Programmable Power Key tab for the Programmable Power Key you want to use 3 Click the combination of keys you want to use 4 Select Select from the registered files list then click Next 5 Select a desired setting then click OK 6 Click OK Press To activate P1 VAIO demo ...

Page 80: ...ons Be sure to monitor the status of the software when running PPK Setup and manually disconnect the phone line if you notice a malfunction Furthermore when using the Timer to start the software it is advised that you set the computer to enter System Suspend or System Hibernation mode after a certain time This allows the computer to disconnect the phone line if the computer fails to disconnect the...

Page 81: ...an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Selecting dual display mode You must restart Windows to use dual display mode Save your work and close any open applications before changing to dual display mode then follow these steps 1 Click the Start button on the ...

Page 82: ...he slider in the Screen area to change the resolution Click OK or Apply Click OK to confirm that you want to make the changes Customizing the virtual desktop You can customize dual display mode by changing the position of the two desktops that comprise the virtual desktop In the Display Properties screen drag the icons of display 1 or display 2 moving them to a new position relative to each other ...

Page 83: ...ion of the User Guide contains additional information on the preinstalled software titles You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs VAIO Documentation 4 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help fil...

Page 84: ...the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Sony Customer Support You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original d...

Page 85: ... an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer Your computer s internal backup battery may be low on power Change the backup ...

Page 86: ...ars 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts If your computer still displays the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Check t...

Page 87: ... the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot play a CD ROM Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up If the CD ROM requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while the computer is turned on Clean the CD ROM Check the speaker volume I cannot play a DVD ROM If...

Page 88: ... on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette If the diskette is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My speakers ha...

Page 89: ...uipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with f...

Page 90: ...ation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and then change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My computer does not shut dow...

Page 91: ...This setting slows down the CPU speed See the PowerPanel Help for more information I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it...

Page 92: ... the computer and connected devices then unplug all the cables 2 Unscrew the battery cover to open it 3 Remove the battery 4 Insert a new battery and close the cover Follow the procedure below to set the clock To set date and time After replacing the backup battery be sure to set the time as follows 1 Turn on the computer The message Press F1 to resume F2 to Setup appears at the bottom of the disp...

Page 93: ...the time hour minute second Press Enter to move to the next item 5 Press to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Make sure that Yes is selected and press Enter If No is selected press to select Yes 7 Select Exit Save Changes then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Make sure that Yes is select...

Page 94: ...very utility gives you three options Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the notebook computer utility programs and the device drivers that sh...

Page 95: ...Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System Recovery CD Make sure you have the pro...

Page 96: ...e Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instruc...

Page 97: ...e residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing p...

Page 98: ...t to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically ...

Page 99: ...roblem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem On Moisture Condensation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this cas...

Page 100: ... sun Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources o...

Page 101: ...e computer Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine ...

Page 102: ...modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory to 192 MB 160 MB if you purchased model PCG F150 by installing optional memory modules To upgrade memory contact your nearest Sony Authorized Service Center For the location of a service center near you call 1 888 4SONYPC ...

Page 103: ... is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase After the applicable period you must pay for all labor charges 2 Parts For a period of ninety 90 calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller SONY will supply at no charge new or rebuilt at SONY s option replacement parts in exchange for defective parts...

Page 104: ...use abuse negligence commercial use or modifications of this Product 2 improper operation or maintenance of this Product 3 connection to improper voltage supply or 4 attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized personal computer service facility This Limited Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories products or a...

Page 105: ... les pièces défectueuses remplacées au titre de cette garantie restreinte deviennent la propriété de SONY Cette garantie restreinte couvre uniquement les composants physiques emballés avec le Produit Elle n inclut pas l assistance technique en rapport avec l utilisation du matériel ou du logiciel et ne couvre aucun logiciel qu il soit ou non fourni avec le Produit Les logiciels sont fournis TELS Q...

Page 106: ...RE THÉORIE JURIDIQUE EN RAPPORT AVEC CE PRODUIT DE TELS DOMMAGES INCLUENT ENTRE AUTRES LE TEMPS DE L ACHETEUR LA PERTE DE PRODUCTIVITÉ DE REVENUS ET DE PROFITS ET LA PERTE DE DONNÉES OU D UTILISATION DU PRODUIT OU DE TOUT ÉQUIPEMENT CONNEXE SAUF DANS LA LIMITE OÙ LA LOI APPLICABLE L INTERDIT TOUTE GARANTIE TACITE DE VALEUR MARCHANDE OU DE CONVENANCE À UNE FIN PARTICULIÈRE DE CE PRODUIT EST RESTREI...

Page 107: ...to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province For information on obtaining warranty service please call SONY at 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 GARANTIE RESTREINTE Au titre de cette garantie restreinte SONY signifie Sony du Canada Ltée pour les produits achetés au Canada et Sony Electronics Inc pour les produits achetés aux États Unis SONY...

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Page 109: ...ts 5 11 21 36 inserting 10 inserting into battery bay 10 loading 10 power status 11 rechargeable 9 removing 12 36 37 BatteryScope utility 62 64 brightness adjusting 14 22 built in speakers 5 See also speakers 22 buttons Eject 27 28 Finish 16 left 5 right 5 Start Windows 98 15 57 C cables phone 5 power cord 9 cameras digital video recorder 55 Sony Digital Still 54 canceling commands 19 Caps Lock 5 ...

Page 110: ...eight saver 38 connectors DC In 9 43 headphone 6 i LINK 6 infrared 32 keyboard 5 7 43 Line In 6 microphone 6 monitor 43 mouse 7 43 network 43 Printer 7 47 printer 47 Serial port 43 USB 7 43 contrast adjusting 22 correction keys 18 19 Ctrl key 19 cursor movement keys 19 customer assistance support options 73 customizing your computer 57 D DC In 9 43 digital still camera 32 connecting 54 digital vid...

Page 111: ...lling additional 29 hardware online support 73 headphone 5 connector 6 headphones 49 Help Mouseware 24 help 73 I i LINK 6 55 IEEE 1394 55 indicator lights 21 battery 5 11 21 36 Caps Lock 5 21 charge status 11 hard drive 5 21 Num Lock 5 21 power 5 Scroll Lock 5 21 infrared communication devices 32 other computers 32 infrared port 32 infrared transmission active distance 33 troubleshooting 33 input ...

Page 112: ...ubleshooting 79 moisture condensation 89 monitor 7 43 connecting 48 connector 49 selecting 50 switching among 22 mouse connecting 51 connector 7 troubleshooting 79 Mouse Properties screen 24 Mouseware accessing help 24 features 24 multimedia computer display 49 multiple phone lines 42 N navigation keys 18 19 network connecting 29 connector 43 port replicator 43 Notebook Computer 5 Notebook Setup t...

Page 113: ... port 47 Printer connector 7 43 47 Printer tab 58 projector 50 R radio interference iv 88 rechargeable battery packs 9 10 recharging battery packs 11 Recovery CD 86 registering Windows 98 16 your computer 17 regulatory information iii removing battery packs 12 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 26 replacing battery packs 36 restoring data 86 right button 5 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 5 indicator ligh...

Page 114: ...spend mode 22 35 60 T technical support support options 73 touchpad 5 24 Touchpad tab 58 troubleshooting 75 startup 15 75 turning on computer 14 TV interference iv 88 U USB connecting 56 connector 7 43 56 mouse 56 V ventilation 88 video camera 55 Video Standby mode 23 W warranty 17 93 weight saver attaching 36 connecting 38 fold out arm 38 removing 39 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 16 Cont...