Sony PCG-F180 Bedienungsanleitung

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuidePCG-F150/PCG-F160/PCG-F180/PCG-F190®®

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuidexConnecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Phone Line ...4

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide90On Cleaning CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs❑Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care

Notes on Use91On Maintenance❑Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide92Adding MemoryIn the future, you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. Yo

93Limited Warranty StatementNotebook Computer WarrantyThe limited warranty on your VAIO Notebook computer covers parts and labor against defects in ma

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide94This Limited Warranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that

Limited Warranty Statement95For Product support, online knowledge base, frequently asked questions, and free updates via the Internet: http://www.sony

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide96Avant d’envoyer le Produit à SONY pour le faire réparer, assurez-vous d’en retirer tous produits de tierce partie,

Limited Warranty Statement97Battery Limited WarrantyThe limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer covers defects

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99IndexAAbout This Computer tab 58AC adapter 5, 9AC power 9AC Profile power setting 59accessing online support 16addinghardware 41memory 92peripherals

1WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide100cleaning computer 88coin-operated telephones 42computer 73cleaning 88condensation 89customizing 57lithium ion batt

Index101CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 28diskettes 25weight saver 39electronicdocumentation 73Enable Ports tab 58ergonomic considerations 2, 3Escape key 18Expre

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide102selecting to display output 50troubleshooting 76left button 5leverLCD 14weight saver release 37lighting 2Limited W

Index103connecting 43, 44disconnecting 46lever 46network 43power 21cord 9indicator light 5switch 6, 14power managementsettings 59Power Management Off

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide104Shut Down Windows dialog box 15Sony Customer Support 74Sony Fax-on-Demand service 74Sony Notebook Setup screen 57s

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide2Ergonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments.

Welcome3❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid brig

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5Using Your Notebook ComputerThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, suc

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide6LeftPower switch (page 14)Headphone connector (pages 49, 52)Kensington Security Cable Lock portS200 i.LINK™ connecto

Using Your Notebook Computer7RightBack PPK buttons (page 69) Drive bay (pages 25, 36, 38)DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive (page 27) Internal microphonePhone line

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide8BottomPort replicator connector cover (pages 44, 46) Tilt standsDrive bay RELEASE lever (pages 37, 39)1 32

Using Your Notebook Computer9Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC Adapte

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 reprod

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide10Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into

Using Your Notebook Computer11To charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The computer automatically c

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide12To remove the battery pack1Open the cover of the battery bay.2Pull out the battery pack.When the battery is running

Using Your Notebook Computer133Close the cover of the battery bay.!You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not c

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide14Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Slide the power

Using Your Notebook Computer15Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide16Registering Windows® 98The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register and c

Using Your Notebook Computer17Registering Your ComputerYou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the followi

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide18Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perfor

Using Your Notebook Computer19Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard.

Safety InformationOwner’s RecordThe model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer. Record the serial nu

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide20Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyCombination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches t

Using Your Notebook Computer21IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is red in System Idl

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide22Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/FeatureFunctionFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into

Using Your Notebook Computer23Fn+E Eject DVD-ROM/CD-ROMEjects the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.†Fn+DVideo standby Turns off the LCD in order to save power. To

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide24Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag,

Using Your Notebook Computer25Using the Floppy Disk DriveThe computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the drive bay. To insert a diskette1Hold the

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide26To remove the floppy disk drive1Turn off the computer.2There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slid

Using Your Notebook Computer27Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM DriveYour computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive (models PCG-F180/F190) or CD-ROM drive (models PC

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide284Close the tray by pushing it gently.To play DVD-ROMsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROMs, you shou

Using Your Notebook Computer29Using PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide302Remove the PC card slot protector.When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC c

Using Your Notebook Computer31To remove a PC card1Close any applications that are using the PC card.2Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close t

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide32Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use

Using Your Notebook Computer33✍Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is not enabled when your system is shipped.

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide34Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of

Using Your Notebook Computer35System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The red

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide36Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can ext

Using Your Notebook Computer37To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery in

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide38Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the drive bay when it is empty.To attach the weight saver1If anothe

Using Your Notebook Computer39To remove the Weight Saver1There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide

Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connec

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41Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑ Phone line (page 42)❑ Port replicat

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide42Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1Pl

Connecting Peripheral Devices43Connecting the Port ReplicatorYour notebook computer supports the use of an optional port replicator. Attaching a port

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide44To attach your computer to the port replicatorTo supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port re

Connecting Peripheral Devices454Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord into th

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide46To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off1Turn off your computer and the connected per

Connecting Peripheral Devices47Connecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows 98-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a p

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide48Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can u

Connecting Peripheral Devices49To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that in

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

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide50To connect a projectorYou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display.To select a d

Connecting Peripheral Devices51Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the computer by plugging the m

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide52Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. To

Connecting Peripheral Devices53Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To connect

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide54Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial DeviceYou can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Son

Connecting Peripheral Devices55Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderYou can connect a digital video camera recorder to the S200 i.LINK™ (IEEE 1

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide56Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.To connect a USB device

57Customizing Your Notebook ComputerYou can customize the settings of your notebook computer. The following sections briefly describe how to change yo

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide58Notebook Setup TabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity, serial

Customizing Your Notebook Computer59Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook com

possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.Les réparations de mat

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide60Power Management CommandsPowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific p

Customizing Your Notebook Computer61To activate PowerPanelWhen you start your computer, the PowerPanel toolbar appears along the right edge of the scr

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide62Displaying Battery InformationYou can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer. The

Customizing Your Notebook Computer63Battery Icon DescriptionsDisplaying Detailed Battery InformationYou can obtain detailed information about the batt

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide64To display information on individual batteries1Click the Primary battery tab to display information for the battery

Customizing Your Notebook Computer65Selecting the Display ModeWhen you connect an external display, you can toggle the display mode between the LCD on

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide666Select the type of display:7Click OK. If you have made changes, the System settings change dialog box appears. Sel

Customizing Your Notebook Computer67Using a CRT or Projector When you select CRT/Projector as the display mode, you can make additional settings, desc

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide68Display SpecificationsLCD Display Mode* Achieved by graphic accelerator's dithering functionExternal Display M

Customizing Your Notebook Computer69Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power Key (PPK) SetupThe PPK Setup software enables you to start

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide70Using the internal Timer:You can use the internal Timer to start software at a specific time. You can use this feat

Customizing Your Notebook Computer71Using the Dual Display FunctionThe dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide727Check the Set Dual-Display option and click OK. The System Settings Change dialog box appears.8Click Yes to restar

73Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software,

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide746Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated

Getting Help75TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide76that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.❑

Getting Help77❑ If the previous step does not work, slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for at least four seconds. This turns off the

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide78❑ If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sure your DVD player’s mute setting is o

Getting Help79❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector, disconnect the cable.My modem does not work❑ Check that the phone lin

ixContentsWelcomeErgonomic Considerations...2Using Your Notebook ComputerLocating the Contro

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide80❑ If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer.❑ If you are using a

Getting Help81My PC card is not working❑Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98.❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices y

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide82Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryThe backup battery will last about three years. When the battery is low on po

Getting Help833Set the date (month/day/year).Press Enter to move to the next item. To enter 01/31/1999, for example, follow these steps: Type 1, pres

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide84Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and App

Getting Help85To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.2Shut down your computer as described in

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide867Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts from the Recovery CD.Using the Appli

87Notes on UseThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect your computer from potential damage.On Handling the LCD Screen❑

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide88❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.❑ Unplug your computer from the wall

Notes on Use89❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the co