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WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, an

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerRemove the following hardware items from the box: The removable floppy disk drive

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer!Recovery CDs❑System Recovery CD(s)❑Application Recovery CD(s)Software CDs❑Microsoft® Works Suite 99 (5 CD set)Other❑S

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#Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ComputerLocating Controls and ConnectorsFrontLCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (page 20) Battery 1 and 2 indicators

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide$LeftS400 i.LINK® connector (page 57) Microphone connector (pages 51, 55)Infrared port (page 33) PC card slots (page

Locating Controls and Connectors%RightBack PPK buttons (see the onlinedocument Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook Computer for information on use)Multipu

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide&Bottom✍There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector. Do not cover the

Connecting a Power Source'Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adap

Notice to Users© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be repro

VAIO® Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into

Connecting a Power SourceTo charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The computer automatically char

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the battery pack1Open the cover of the battery bay.2Pull out the battery pack.3Close the cover of the ba

Starting Your Computer!Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Press the power button on t

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide"Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows® 98 taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bottom

Registering Your Computer#Registering Your ComputerYou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide$Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perfo

Using the Keyboard%Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can t

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide&Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyCombination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switc

Using the Keyboard'IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is red in System Idle mod

Owners RecordThe model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® Notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/Feature FunctionFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system int

Using the Keyboard Fn+ (F12)System HibernationProvides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the sy

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag

Using the Floppy Disk Drive !Using the Floppy Disk DriveThe computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay. To insert a diskette1Ho

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide "To remove the floppy disk drive1Turn off the computer.2There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer

Using the DVD-ROM #Using the DVD-ROMYour computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROMs and CD-ROMs. To insert a disc1Turn

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide $4Close the tray by pushing it gently.To play DVD-ROMsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROMs, you sho

Using the DVD-ROM %Playing a DVD❑You can play DVDs using a DVD-ROM drive and the Media Bar software. See the online manual that came with the Media Ba

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide &3Remove the check from “Set to display 256 colors when playing back DVD.”4Click OK to confirm the setting.To d

Using PC Cards 'Using PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another h

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are de

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide!2Remove the PC card slot protector.When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC

Using PC Cards!To remove a PC card1Close any applications that are using the PC card.2Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card window

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide! Using Smart ConnectThe preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to con

Using Infrared Communication Devices!!Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can u

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide!"✍Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is not enabled when your system i

Using Power-Saving Modes!#Using Power-Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power-man

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide!$System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. Th

Using a Second Battery Pack!%Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend th

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide!&To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The

Using a Second Battery Pack!'To remove the second battery packIf you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting dow

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, One So

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide"Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.To attach the weight sa

Using the Weight Saver"To remove the weight saver1There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide

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"!Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑Phone line (page 44)❑Port repli

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide""Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the In

Connecting the Port Replicator"#Connecting the Port ReplicatorYour notebook computer supports the use of an optional port replicator. Attaching a

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide"$To attach your computer to the port replicatorTo supply power to your computer while it is connected to the p

Connecting the Port Replicator"%4Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord i

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide"&To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off1Turn off your computer and the con

Connecting a Printer"'Connecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows 98-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain tele

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide#Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can

Connecting an External Display#To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that i

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide# To select a displayWhen you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle the output betwee

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard#!Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect a PS/2® -style mouse or keyboard.Plug the keyboard c

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide#"Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speaker

Connecting an External Microphone##Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To con

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide#$Connecting a Digital Still Cameraor Other Serial DeviceYou can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Son

Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder#%Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderYou can connect an i.LINK-enabled digital video camera recorder

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide#&Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.To connect a USB d

#'TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple soluti

AVIS DE LINDUSTRIE CANADAAVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme a

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide$1Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.2Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter to move to the next item. To en

Troubleshooting$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 powe

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide$ 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

Troubleshooting$!My speakers have no sound❑If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers.❑If the speaker volume is turn

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide$"❑If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and th

Troubleshooting$#My computer does not shut downIt is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu. Using o

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide$$Power ManagementThe operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is init

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software$%Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software:1Click the Start

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide$&Using the System Recovery and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Re

Using the System Recovery and Application Recovery CDs$'To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide%5Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. 6Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and the

About the Software on Your Computer%About the Software on Your ComputerYour VAIO notebook computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and commun

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide% DVgate StillSony ElectronicsConnect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® connector and capture your own

About the Software on Your Computer%!Microsoft® Outlook® ExpressMicrosoft CorporationOutlook Express, the messaging tool that takes your e-mail and ne

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide%"Smart Capture Sony ElectronicsSmart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Ca

About Your Recovery CDs%#About Your Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThis program allows you to reinstall individual applications

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide%$For Answers to Your Software QuestionsAcrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition (Adobe Systems Incorpor

For Answers to Your Software Questions%%Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation) Prodigy Internet (Prodigy Communications Corpora

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%'Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory up to 2

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VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide&❑Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module.Typical expansio

Adding Memory&6Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer.To install a memory module1Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To remove a memory module.”2Rem

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide& Specifications Model PCG-F430 PCG-F450Processor450 MHz* Pentium III 500 MHz* Pentium IIIHard Disk Drive6.0 GB†

Specifications&!* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. The size of your hard disk m

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&#IndexAAbout the Software on Your Computer 71About Your Recovery CDs 75AC adapter 9AC power 9addinghardware 43memory 79peripherals 43printers 49a

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide&$microphone 55monitor 45, 50mouse 45multimedia computer display 51multiple phone lines 44network 29, 45party ph

Index&%function keys 16, 17Hhard drivesindicator light 5, 19installing additional 29headphone connector 6, 51HelpMouseware 22Ii.LINK 6, 57IEEE-139

VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide&&accessing help 22features 22multimedia computer display 51multiple phone lines 44Nnavigation keys 16, 17ne

Index&'digital still camera 56Shift key 17Shut Down Windows dialog box 14shutting down 14troubleshooting 65Software Questions 76Sony Service