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VAIO Notebook Computer
User Guide
PCG-F250/PCG-F270/PCG-F280/PCG-F290
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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 ! For DVD-ROM (models PCG-F270/ F280/F290): As the laser beam Owner’s Record used in the DVD-ROM drive is harmful to the eyes, do not The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO attempt to disassemble the drive Notebook Computer. Record the serial cabinet. Refer servicing to number in the space provided here. Refer qualified personnel only. to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center. AVERTISSEMENT Model Num
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This equipment has been tested and found FCC Part 68 to comply with the limits for a Class B This equipment complies with Part 68 of digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the the FCC rules. On the bottom of this Rules. These limits are designed to provide equipment is a label that contains, among reasonable protection against harmful other information, the FCC equivalence interference in a residential installation. number (REN) for this equipment. If This equipment generates, uses, a
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If trouble is experienced with this Telephone Consumer equipment (Notebook Computer Guidelines (Canada) PCG-F250/PCG-F270/PCG-F280/ PCG-F290), please contact 1-888-4SONYPC Please refer to your telephone directory (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Customer Information Center, One Sony Service.’ For more detailed information, Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for repair and/or please contact: warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to
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equipment will operate to the user’s ! Danger of explosion if battery is satisfaction. incorrectly replaced. Replace only Before installing this equipment, users with the same or equivalent type should ensure that it is permissible to be recommended by the connected to the facilities of the local manufacturer. Discard used telecommunications company. The batteries according to the equipment must also be installed using an manufacturer’s instructions. acceptable method of connection.
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AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal CANADA indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est combination de quelques dispositifs, à la conforme aux normes de protection, seule condition que la somme d’indi
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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 ® Configuring Windows 98
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x VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard .............................51 Connecting External Speakers......................................................52 Connecting an External Microphone...........................................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 Tro
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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. ❑ Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system. ❑ 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 ❑ 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 ❑ 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. ❑ 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
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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 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (pages 1 7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators (pages 11, 21) 22, 71) 2 Speakers (pages 22, 52) 8 Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) 9 3 Keyboard (page 18) Num Lock indicator (page 21) 4 Touchpad (page 24) 10 Ca
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6 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Left Power switch (page 14) 1 5 Headphone connector (pages 49, 52) ™ Kensington Security Cable Lock port 2 6 S200 i.LINK connector (page 55) Infrared port connector (page 33) PC card slots (page 29) 3 7 Battery bay (page 10) 4 8 Microphone connector (pages 49, 53)
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Using Your Notebook Computer 7 Right PPK buttons (see the online 1 ® document Customizing Your VAIO Drive bay (pages 25, 37, 39) 3 Notebook Computer for information on use) 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
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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 38, 40) 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 35.) 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
