Sony PCG-F520 Bedienungsanleitung

VAIO NotebookUser GuidePCG-F520®®

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

Notebook User Guide ❑Multimedia features: Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones (not supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs. ❑Microsoft® Wi

Unpacking Your Notebook!Unpacking Your NotebookRemove the following hardware items from the box: The removable floppy disk drive is located in the mu

Notebook User Guide"Recovery CDs❑System Recovery CD(s)❑Application Recovery CD(s)Software CDs❑Microsoft® Word® 2000Other❑Setting up your VAIO® N

#Using Your NotebookThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices such as the t

Notebook User Guide$LeftS400 i.LINK® connector (page 51) Microphone connector (pages 46, 50)Infrared port (page 31) PC card slots (page 27)Video out

Locating Controls and Connectors%RightBack PPK buttons (see the onlinedocument Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook for information on use)CD-ROM drive (pa

Notebook User Guide&BottomThere is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector. Do not cover the ventilation slo

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

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Notebook User GuideInsert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer.Close the cover of the battery bay until it cl

Connecting a Power SourceThere are two battery indicator lights on the computer: Battery Indicator Meaning1Indicates the status of the battery pack

Notebook User Guide To remove the battery packOpen the cover of the battery bay.Pull out the battery pack.Close the cover of the battery bay.T

Starting Your Computer!Starting Your ComputerSlide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.Press the power button on

Notebook User Guide"Shutting Down Your ComputerClick the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start me

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

Notebook User Guide$Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific co

Using the Keyboard%Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyOperator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt,

Notebook User Guide&IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is red in System Idle mo

Using the Keyboard'Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/Feature FunctionFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into System S

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

Notebook User Guide Fn+ (F12)System HibernationProvides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the

VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Programmable Power Keys (PPK), and internal timer.

Notebook User Guide Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll o

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

Notebook User Guide "To remove the floppy disk driveTurn off the computer.There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slide this

Using the CD-ROM #Using the CD-ROM Your computer comes with a CD-ROM.To insert a discTurn on the computer.Press the Eject button to open the CD-RO

Notebook User Guide $Close the tray by pushing it gently.Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firmly,

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

Notebook User Guide &Remove the PC card slot protector.When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot

Using PC Cards 'To remove a PC cardClose any applications that are using the PC card.Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card

❏L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service

Notebook User Guide!Using Smart ConnectThe preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK® cable (not supplied) to connect your VAI

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

Notebook User Guide! Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is not enabled when your system is shipped. To enable

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

Notebook User Guide!"System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber p

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

Notebook User Guide!$To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indicator

Using the Weight Saver!%Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose drive bay when it is empty.To attach the weight saverIf ano

Notebook User Guide!&To remove the Weight SaverThere is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide th

!'Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑Phone line (page 40)❑Port repli

FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, t

Notebook User Guide"Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. Plug one

Connecting the Port Replicator"Connecting the Port ReplicatorYour notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A). Attachi

Notebook User Guide" To attach your computer to the port replicatorTo supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator

Connecting the Port Replicator"!Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord

Notebook User Guide""To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is offTurn off your computer and the connected perip

Connecting a Printer"#Connecting a PrinterYou can connect your computer to a printer that is compatible with Windows® 98.To connect a printer❑Use

Notebook User Guide"$Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer w

Connecting an External Display"%To connect a projectorYou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display.To select a

Notebook User Guide"&Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect a PS/2® style mouse or keyboard.Plug the keyboard cable or mous

Connecting External Speakers"'Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed inf

Notebook User Guide#Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To connect an exter

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

Notebook User Guide# Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.To connect a USB device❑Use the sym

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

Notebook User Guide#"When I turn on my computer, the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start❑Check the floppy di

Troubleshooting##My computer locks up❑Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click R

Notebook User Guide#$My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette❑If the diskette is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a d

Troubleshooting#%❑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

Notebook User Guide#&My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickClick the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and then change the button as

Troubleshooting#'Power ManagementThe operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then

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

Notebook User Guide$Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Reco

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs$To use the System Recovery CD(s)Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.Shut down yo

Notebook User Guide$ Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications and device dr

$!Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. Your system comes with 64 MB of inst

Notebook User Guide$"(cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis w

Adding Memory$#Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer.To install a memory moduleFollow steps 1 to 4 of To remove a memory module.Remo

Notebook User Guide$$Specifications Model PCG-F520Processor500 MHz* Intel® Pentium® IIIHard Disk Drive6.0 GBStandard RAM64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 2

Specifications$%Specifications are subject to change without notice.Limited Warranty90-day parts/labor standard***Extendible to one year from original

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$'IndexAAC adapter 5, 9AC power 9addinghardware 39memory 63peripherals 39printers 45adjustingbrightness 13, 19contrast 19Alt key 17Application Re

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Notebook User Guide%multimedia computer display 46multiple phone lines 40network 27, 41party phone lines 40PBX 40phone line 40port replicator 41, 42

Index%installing additional 27headphone connector 6, 46HelpMouseware 22Ii.LINK 6, 51IEEE-1394 51indicator lights 18battery 5, 11, 18, 35Caps Lock 5,

Notebook User Guide% connecting 27connector 41port replicator 41Notebook Computer 5Num Lock 5indicator light 18numeric keypad area 16OopeningDVD-ROM

Index%!external 49switching 19troubleshooting 56volume 19Specifications 66Start button 14startingcomputer 13startup problems 14switchingdisplay 19moni

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