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VAIO Notebook Computer
User Guide
PCG-F150/PCG-F160/PCG-F180/PCG-F190
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fee and credit card information. Financial Notice to Users services may require prior arrangements © 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights with participating financial institutions. reserved. This manual and the software As an ENERGY STAR described herein, in whole or in part, may Partner, Sony Corporation not be reproduced, translated, or reduced has determined that this to any machine-readable form without product meets the ENERGY prior written approval. STAR guidelines for energy
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Safety Information AVERTISSEMENT o Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie Owner’s Record ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil The model number and serial number are à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité. located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO o Pour prévenir tout risque Notebook Computer. Record the serial d’électrocution, ne pas ouvir le châssis number in the space provided here. Refer de cet appareil et ne confier son to the model and serial number when you entretien qu’à une perso
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However, there is no guarantee that The REN is used to determine the quantity interference will not occur in a particular of devices which may be connected to the installation. If this equipment does cause telephone line. Excessive RENs on the harmful interference to radio or television telephone line may result in the devices not reception, which can be determined by ringing in response to an incoming call. In turning the equipment off and on, the user most, but not all areas, the sum of t
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Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est (1-888-476-6972). conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This equipment cannot be used on public DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service BATTERY is subject to state and possible provincial You can return your unwanted lithium ion tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial batteries to your nearest Sony Service utility service commission, public
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telecommunications company cause to ! The battery pack used in this request that the user disconnect the device may present a fire or equipment. chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Users should ensure for their own Do not disassemble, heat above protection that the electrical ground 212 F (100 C) or incinerate. connections of the power utility, telephone Dispose of used battery promptly. lines and internal metallic water pipe Keep away from children. system, if present, are connected
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possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un 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
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Contents Welcome Ergonomic Considerations ............................................................. 2 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors ......................................... 5 Connecting a Power Source ........................................................... 9 Starting Your Computer ............................................................... 14 Shutting Down Your Computer .................................................. 15 ® Registering Windows 98
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x VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line ..............................................................42 Connecting the Port Replicator ....................................................43 Connecting a Printer ......................................................................47 Connecting an External Display...................................................48 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard .............................51 Connecti
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. About the User Guide The User Guide offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony Notebook computer. q Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system. q Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functio
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2 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments. Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat q Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with
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Welcome 3 q Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness. q Tilt stand – You use the tilt stand to place the computer at an angle that allows comfortable typing. q Placement of an external display – When using an external display, set the
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Using Your Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. Locating the Controls and Connectors Front 1 LCD screen (pages 22, 87) 7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators (pages 11, 21) 2 8 Speakers (pages 22, 52) Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) 3 9 Keyboard (page 18) Num Lock indicator (page 21) 4 Touchpad (page 24) 10 Caps Lock indicator (page 21
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6 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Left Power switch (page 14) 1 5 Headphone connector (pages 49, 52) ™ 2 Kensington Security Cable Lock port 6 S200 i.LINK connector (page 55) Infrared port connector (page 32) PC card slots (page 29) 3 7 Battery bay (page 10) 4 Microphone connector (pages 49, 53) 8
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Using Your Notebook Computer 7 Right PPK buttons (page 69) Drive bay (pages 25, 36, 38) 1 3 DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive (page 27) Internal microphone 2 4 Back cover Phone line jack (page 42) 1 5 Monitor connector (page 48) USB connector (page 56) 2 / Mouse/Keyboard connector (page 51) 6 3 7 Serial connector (page 54) DC In connector (page 9) 4 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 you
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8 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Bottom Port replicator connector cover (pages 44, 46) Tilt stands 1 3 Drive bay RELEASE lever (pages 37, 39) 2
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Using Your Notebook Computer 9 Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery 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 3 1 AC adapter (supplied) Power cord (supplied) 2 DC In
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10 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer. (See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 34.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option. The battery pack that comes with your computer is 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 Ope
