Sony VAIO PCG-F250, User Manual

Page 1: ...VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG F250 PCG F270 PCG F280 PCG F290 ...

Page 2: ...e 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 wi...

Page 3: ...et outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible Pour prévenir tout risque d incendie ou d électrocution garder cet appareil 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 fac...

Page 4: ... must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information...

Page 5: ...ne unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimil...

Page 6: ...areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician 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 an...

Page 7: ...n représentant désigné par le fournisseur L entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d énergie électrique des lignes téléphoniques et d...

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Page 9: ...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 Smart Connect 32 Using Infrared Communication Devices 33 Using Power Saving Modes 35 Using a Second Battery Pack 37 Using the Weight Saver 39 Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line 42 Connecting the Port Replicator 43 Connecting a Prin...

Page 10: ...53 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device 54 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 55 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 56 Getting Help Troubleshooting 59 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery 66 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 68 Notes on Use Adding Memory 76 Limited Warranty Statement 81 Index 87 ...

Page 11: ... 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 months The online User Guide is included wit...

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: ...D ROM CD ROM drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen pages 22 71 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 33 PC card slots page 29 Microphone connector pages 49 53 Battery bay page 10 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 ...

Page 17: ...rive page 27 Internal microphone Phone line 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 38 40 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: ... Computer 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 35 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: ...s 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 seconds This operation may resu...

Page 26: ...r located on the Certificate of Authenticity 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 Co...

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 250 only The DVD ROM drive is available on models PCG F270 PCG F280 PCG F290 The CD ROM drive is available on model PCG F250 Some functions are not available u...

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: ... it clicks into place To remove a diskette When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator light 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...

Page 36: ...e Using the Weight Saver on page 39 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 38 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: ... 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 Management in the online doc...

Page 38: ...en you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator light 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 Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Computer for more information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes If the disc does not co...

Page 39: ...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 in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Computer for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Man...

Page 40: ...orce 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 card is inserted yo...

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: ...information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Notebook computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4435 a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4635 a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector a...

Page 43: ...quipped 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 44: ...e 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 li...

Page 45: ...dicator 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 light is tan in this mode To activate System Idle mode Press Fn S or use...

Page 46: ...ation 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 ...

Page 47: ...ging 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 computer to stabilize the battery pack There is a RELEASE lever on the...

Page 48: ...r 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 39 To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information in the online document Cust...

Page 49: ...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 38 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 50: ...r 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 ...

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: ... 56 Monitor page 48 Printer page 47 Serial page 54 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 you attach your computer to the port replicator for the first time the installation of t...

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: ...e 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 in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Computer Printer Power cord Printer cable supplie...

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: ...keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode in the online document Customizing Your V AIO Notebook Computer 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 disp...

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: ...his electronic document contains additional information on customizing your notebook computer 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...

Page 68: ...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 69: ... 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 70: ...r 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 that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged...

Page 71: ...e 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 a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it c...

Page 72: ... 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 73: ...s 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 fax modems If y...

Page 74: ...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 75: ... 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 to ECP See Displaying the ...

Page 76: ... 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 77: ...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 78: ...tores 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 If your hard drive is partitioned into C and D drives the computer offers you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system th...

Page 79: ...lt 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 ...

Page 80: ...Workstation 4 0 drivers on your computer To use the 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 wan...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ... 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 85: ...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 86: ...ource and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpe...

Page 87: ...del PCG F290 128 MB is the default memory amount To install a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery packs Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 32 32 Empty 48 32 16 64 32 32 96 32 64 160 32 128 Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 64 64 Empty 80 64 16 96 64 32 128 64 64 192 64 128 ...

Page 88: ...nternal speaker cover to the right then lift it away from the computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the cover 5 Unscrew above the keyboard then gently lift the keyboard to stand it in the slot under the hole where the screw goes Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard internal Turn screw counter clockwise speaker cover cable ...

Page 89: ... memory module now Follow the directions under To remove a memory module on page 80 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 8 Install the memory module insert here cable 2 Pull the two spring tabs outward and gently press module into place 1 Slide the memory module into the slot ...

Page 90: ... all peripheral devices 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery packs 3 Unscrew above the keyboard then gently lift the keyboard to stand in the slot under the hole where the screw goes Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 5 Remove the memory module 6 Replac...

Page 91: ... 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 92: ...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 93: ... 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...

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Page 95: ...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 97: ...es on using 74 power status 11 rechargeable 9 removing 12 37 38 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 C cables phone 5 power cord 9 cameras digital video recorder 55 Sony Digital Still 54 canceling commands 19 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 21 CD ROM DVD ROM discs cleaning 74 ejecting 28 inserting 27 troubl...

Page 98: ...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 57 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Computer 1 D DC In 9 43 digital still camera 33 connecting 54 digital video camera 55 disconnecting port replicator 46 diskettes ejecting 25 ha...

Page 99: ...elp 57 I i LINK 6 55 IEEE 1394 55 indicator lights 21 battery 5 11 21 37 Caps Lock 5 21 charge status 11 hard drive 5 21 Num Lock 5 21 power 5 Scroll Lock 5 21 infrared communication devices 33 other computers 33 infrared port 33 infrared transmission active distance 34 troubleshooting 34 input devices iv Insert key 19 inserting battery pack 10 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 27 diskettes into drive 25 insta...

Page 100: ...ng 50 switching among 22 mouse connecting 51 connector 7 troubleshooting 63 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 Num Lock 5 indicator light 21 numeric keypad area 18 O online help 57 opening CD ROM DVD ROM drive tray ...

Page 101: ...oll Lock 5 indicator light 21 second battery pack 10 37 selecting display 50 LCD 50 monitor 50 power source 10 Serial connector 43 54 serial devices connecting 54 digital still camera 54 setting up Windows 98 16 setting up your PC support 57 Shift key 19 Shut Down Windows dialog box 15 shutting down 15 troubleshooting 64 Sony Customer Support 58 Sony Fax on Demand service 58 speakers 5 built in 5 ...

Page 102: ...control 22 of fan 65 troubleshooting 62 W warranty 17 81 weight saver attaching 37 connecting 39 fold out arm 39 removing 40 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 16 configuring 16 Control Panel 34 Explorer 20 Find window 20 Finish button 16 help 20 key 19 key combinations 20 License Agreement 16 setup 16 Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 15 taskbar 15 60 ...