Sony PCG-F370 manuale d’uso

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V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-F370/PCG-F390 ® ®[...]

Notice to Users © 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All ri ghts reserved . This manual and the soft ware described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOF TW ARE, OR OTHER INFORMA [...]

Owner s Record The model number and se rial number are located on the bot tom o f your Sony V AIO ® Notebook. Recor d the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number wh en you call your Sony Service Center . Model Number: PCG-F370/ PC G-F390 Serial Number:__ ___ ___________________ Safety Information ❏ T o p[...]

This equipmen t has been tested an d found to comply with the limits for a C l as s B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits ar e designed to pr ovide reason able protecti on against harmful interference in a r esidential installation. This equipmen t generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instal[...]

If trouble is e xperienced with this equipment, ple ase contact 1- 888-4SONYPC (1-888-476 -6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center , One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, for repair an d/ or warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may r equest that you remove the equipment[...]

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Ca na da label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operationa l and safety requir ements as p rescribed in the appropriate T erminal Equipment T echnical Requirements document(s). The Department does not gua rante[...]

A VIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA A VIS: L ’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de pr otection, d’exploitatio n et d e sécur ité de s rése aux d e télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relative[...]

ix Contents Welcome ............................................................................................ 1 Features ............................................................................................. 1 Unpacking Your Notebook Computer ......................................... 2 Locating Controls and Connectors ....................[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide x Connecting an External Microphone ........................................... 54 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device .......55 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder ...........................5 6 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ...................... 57 Troubleshooting[...]

1 We lc om e Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony V AIO ® notebook computer . Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ❑ Exceptional performance : Y our notebook includes a fast Intel ® Pentium ® III processor and a V .90 c[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Unpacking Y our Notebook Computer Remove the following hard ware ite m s from the box:  T he removable floppy disk drive is located in the multipurpose bay . Manuals ❑ Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions, the most up-to- date information on using your computer , and software support informa[...]

Unpacking Y our Noteboo k Computer 3 Software CDs ❑ Microsoft ® W orks Suite 99 (5 CD set) Other ❑ Setting up your V AIO ® Notebook Computer (poster) ❑ Packet containing special product of fers[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Locating Controls and Connectors Front LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) sc reen (page 20) Battery 1 and 2 indicators (pages 10, 19) Speak ers (pages 20, 53) Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) K eyboard (page 16) Num Lock indicator (page 19) T ouchpad (page 22) Caps Lock indicator (page 19) Left/right buttons (pa[...]

Locating Controls and Connectors 5 Left S400 i.LINK ® connector (page 56) Microphone connector (pages 50, 54) Infrared port (page 33) PC card slots (page 29) Video out Battery bay (page 9) Headphone connector (pages 50, 53) 1 5 2 6 3 7 4[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 6 Right Back PPK buttons (see the online document Customizing Y our V AIO ® Notebook Computer for inform ation on use) Multipurpose bay (pages 23, 37, 40) Power button Internal microphone DVD-ROM drive (page 25) Phone line jack (page 43) Monitor connector (page 49) / Mouse/K eyboard connector (page 52) USB con[...]

Locating Controls and Connectors 7 Bottom ✍ T here is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector . Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on. Port repl icator connector cover (pages 45, 47) T ilt stands Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever (pag es 39, 41) 1 3 2[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 8 Connecting a Power Source Y ou can use either AC power or a rechar geable 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 cor d into the AC adapter . 3 Plug the other end of the power cord i[...]

Connecting a Power Source 9 Using Battery Power Y ou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose 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 [...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 10 T o charge the battery pa ck 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer . 2 Insert the battery pack. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double-bli nk pa ttern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns of[...]

Connecting a Power Source 11 T o remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay . 2 Pull out the batt ery pack. 3 Close the cover of the battery bay . When the battery power is running low , both the battery and power indicators blink. When the computer is directly connected to A C power and has a battery pack in the battery bay , it u[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 12 Starting Y our Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow , and lift the cover . 2 Press the power button on top of the computer until the gree n power indicator light turns on. 3 If necessary , adjust the brightness contr ols for the LCD display . T o decrease the brightness, pre ss F[...]

Shutting Down Y our Computer 13 Shutting Down Y our Computer 1 Click the Start button on the W indows ® 98 taskbar . 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down W indows dialog box. 3 Select Shut down. 4 Click OK. 5 W ait for your computer to turn off automatically . The power indicator (green) turns of f. 6 T urn of[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 14 Configuring Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 Second Editio n The first time you turn on your computer , you need to complete a few steps to configure the Mic r osoft ® W indows ® 98 Second Edition operating system that is already installed. The on-screen instr uctions guide you through the configuration pr ocess[...]

Registering Y our Computer 15 Registering Y our Computer Y ou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by r egistering your computer with Sony . ❑ Sony Customer Support – T alk to a Support Represe ntative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer . ❑ Extende[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 16 Using the Keyboard Y our keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer -related tasks. Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator . Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathemati[...]

Using the Keyboard 17 Print Screen ke y The Print Screen ke y takes an electr onic snapshot of the screen and places it in the W indows Clipboard. Y ou can then paste the scr een shot into a docume nt and print it. Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least on e other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key , the Ct[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 18 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination Fun ction + F1 Displays W in dows Help. + T ab Switches the selected button on the taskbar . + E Displays W indows Explorer . + F Displays the W indows Find: All Files window to f i nd a file or folder . This is the equivalent of select ing Find [...]

Using the Keyboard 19 Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is red in System Idle mode, an d flashes red in System S uspend mode . The ligh t turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powe red off. Battery 1 Indicates the status of the ba ttery inserted in the batter[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 20 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinat ions/ Feature Function Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power- management state. T o return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power button on your computer . Fn+ (F2) Display power source status D[...]

Using the Keyboard 21 Fn+ (F12) System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the system and sta te of the peripher al devic es are written to th e hard disk and the system power is turned of f. T o return the system to its original state, use the power button to turn on power . F[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 22 Using the T ouchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. Y ou can point to, select, drag, and scr oll objects on the scr een using the built-in touchpad. Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left butt[...]

Using the Floppy Disk Drive 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive The computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay . T o insert a diskett e 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. T o remove a diskette ❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until th[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 24 T o remove the floppy disk drive 1 T u rn off the computer . 2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer . Slide this lever in the dir ection of the arrow . 3 Slide the drive out of the mul tipur pos e bay . 4 Insert the weight saver . See “Using the W eight Saver” on page 40. T o reinsert t[...]

Using the DVD-ROM 25 Using the DVD-ROM Y our computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROMs and CD-ROMs. T o insert a disc 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD-ROM drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM in the tray with the label side facing up. For DVD-ROMs, which can be playe[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 26 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently . T o play DVD-ROMs T o achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROMs, you should use the following recommendations: Y our computer should not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications. Close any open applications befor e [...]

Using the DVD-ROM 27 Playing a DVD ❑ Y ou can play DVDs using a DVD-ROM drive and the Media Bar software. See the online manual that came with the Media Bar software for details. ❑ While playing a DVD, the display mode is 1024 x 768 dots and the number of colors is set to 256. This improves play performance. T o minimize the play mode window , [...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 28 3 Remove the check from “Set to display 256 colors when playing back a DVD.” 4 Click OK to confirm the setting. T o display wallpaper while playing a DVD 1 Follow the instructions in “T o play a DVD in Normal Display Mode” on page 27, or 2 Follow step 1 and step 2 of “T o play a DVD in Normal Displ[...]

Using PC Cards 29 Using PC Cards Y our computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a network. T o insert a PC card Use the lower slot for T ype III PC cards. 1 Pull the PC car d release button out fr om the computer and push it in toward the computer . ?[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 30 2 Remove the PC card slo t protector . When you use a T ype III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC car d into the PC card slot, fr ont label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the car d is fixed into the connector . The release button[...]

Using PC Cards 31 T o remove a PC card 1 Close any applications that are using the PC card . 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close th e card window . 3 Pull the PC car d release button up and pr ess it in toward the computer . 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out. 5 Insert the PC card slot pr otector back into the empty slot.[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 32 Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allo ws you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your V AIO Notebook Computer to another V AIO computer that also has Smart Connect. Y ou can then use one computer to copy , delete, and edit files on the other computer . Y ou can also pr[...]

Using Infrared Communication Devices 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices Y our computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. Y ou can use this port to communicate with othe r infrare d-equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers. T o use infrared communication with another comput[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 34 ✍ Infrared communication capability can be turn ed on and off . By default, it is not enabled when your system is s hipped. T o enable infrared use , click the infr ared icon in the Windows Control P anel and select the Enable infrared communication check box on the Opt i ons tab . Y ou can disable infrare[...]

Using Power Saving Modes 35 Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the sour ce of power for your computer , you can take advantage of pow er management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal oper ating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your comp uter has three distinct power saving modes: System [...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 36 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the curre nt state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode. T o activate System Suspend mode Press Fn+Esc, or pr ess the power button and release it immediately . Y ou can also use the PowerPanel utility[...]

Using a Second Battery Pack 37 Using a Second Battery Pack Y ou can purchase a second rechar geable battery pack. W ith two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power . When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first ba[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 38 T o charge the second bat tery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power . The battery indicator flashes while the battery is char ging. See also “T o charge th e battery pack” on page 10 for more information. ✍ T o determine the amount of time the battery lasts , see[...]

Using a Second Battery Pack 39 T o remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs, you can r emove either of them without shutting down the computer . When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other batter y pack’s indicator light is on. If the indicator light of the battery pack you are r emoving is on, right-click the b[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 40 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver pr otects the multipurpose bay when it is empty . T o attach the weight saver 1 If another device is in the multipur pose bay , remove the device. See “T o remove the floppy disk drive” on page 24 or “T o remove the second battery pack” on page 39. 2 Fold out t[...]

Using the Weight Saver 41 T o remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a r elease lever on the bottom of the weight saver . T o remove the weight saver , slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2. 2 After removing the w eight saver , pull out the weight saver ’s [...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 42 Connecting Peripheral Devices Y ou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 43) ❑ Port replicator (page 44) ❑ Printer (page 48) ❑ External display (page 49) ❑ External mouse or keyboar d (page 52) ❑ External speakers (page 53) ❑ External [...]

Connecting a Phone Line 43 Connecting a Phone Line Y ou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer . 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack. ✍ In order to register your Sony V AIO notebook computer , register your softw are online,[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 44 Connecting the Port Replicator Y our notebook computer supports the use of an optional port replicator . Attaching a port r e plicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer . Network (Ethernet) USB (page 57) Monitor (page 49) Printer (page 48) Serial (page 55) DC In (page 8) / Mouse/[...]

Connecting the Port Replicator 45 T o attach your computer to the port replicator T o supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator , you can connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator . 1 T urn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals. 2 On the bottom of the computer , slide the port replicator conn[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 46 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator . Plug the power cord into the AC adapte r and an AC outlet. The power indicator light turns green. 5 T urn on the computer . ✍ Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony PCGA-A CX1 adapte[...]

Connecting the Port Replicator 47 T o remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off 1 T urn off your computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port r e plicator to disengage the computer from the port r eplicator . 3 Lift the computer away fr om the port replicator . 4 Close the port replica[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 48 Connecting a Printer Y ou can connect a W indows 98-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. T o connect a printer ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector . Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer. ✍ See the manual that came wit h your pri[...]

Connecting an External Display 49 Connecting an External Display Y ou can connect an external display to your notebook computer . For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: ❑ Computer display (monitor) (page 49) ❑ Multimedia computer display (page 50) ❑ Projector (page 50) T o connect a computer displa y ❑ Use the symb[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 50 T o connect a multimedia computer display Y ou can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone. 1 Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector . Plug the display cable into this connector . 2 Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connecto[...]

Connecting an External Display 51 T o select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector , you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display ( LCD), the external monitor , or both devices. Use the Fn+F7 keys to select a display . See also “Selecting the Display Mode” in the online document Customizing Y ou[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 52 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboar d Y ou can connect a PS/2 ® -style mouse or keyboard. Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the mark facing up. T o connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the optional PS/2 division connector . ✍ See Using the K eyboard?[...]

Connecting External Speakers 53 Connecting External Speakers Y ou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. T o connect external speakers ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector . Plug the speaker cable into this connector . ✍ Mak e sure your speakers are designed for computer use . T urn down th[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 54 Connecting an External Microphone Y ou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external micropho ne. T o connect an external microphone ❑ Use the to locate the Microphone connector . Plug the microphone cable into this connector . ✍ Mak e sure your microphone is design ed for computer use. T h[...]

Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device 55 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device Y ou can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera, to the Serial connector on your computer . T o connect a digital still camera ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector . Plug the connecting[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 56 Connecting a Digital V ideo Camera Recorder Y ou can connect an i.LINK-enabled digital video camera r ecorder to the S400 i.LINK ® (IEEE-1394) connector . T o connect a digital video camera recorder ❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK connector on the left side of the compute[...]

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 57 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Y ou can connect a USB device to your computer . T o connect a USB device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the USB connector . Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device. Y ou can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 58 T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common pr oblems you may encounter when using your computer . Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions befor e you call Sony Customer Support. My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and th[...]

T roubleshooting 59 4 Press Î to select Exit, then press Ð to select Get Default V alues. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 5 Check that Y es is selected, and pr ess the Enter key . If No is selected, pr ess Í to sel ect Y es. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes), then pr ess the Enter key . The message “Save Configuration cha[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 60 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 power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on. ❑ Check that the battery packs ar e inserted properly and that they ar e charged. ❑ The computer may be in LCD (V [...]

T roubleshooting 61 I cannot play a CD-ROM ❑ Make sure the labe l of the CD-ROM is facing up. ❑ If the CD-ROM r e quire s softwar e, make sure the softwar e is installed according to the pr ogram’s instructions. ❑ Moisture condensation may have occurr ed. Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while the computer is turned on. ❑ Clean the [...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 62 My speakers have no sound ❑ If the built-in speakers ar e turned of f, press Fn +F3 to turn on the speakers. ❑ If the speaker volume is turne d to the minimum, press Fn+ F4, and then press or ➜ to incr ease the volume. ❑ If your computer is power ed by batteries, check that the battery packs are inse[...]

T roubleshooting 63 ❑ If your problem is fax-related, check that ther e are no pr oblems with the fax machine you ar e calling and that it is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider (ISP), check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you have a second phone li[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 64 My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the W i ndows 98 Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may r esult in loss of unsaved data. If the Shut Down command does not work properly , follow these steps: ❑ Restart the compute[...]

T roubleshooting 65 Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then change d before the operating system completely enters the lower power state. T o restor e the computer to its normal operating stability , close all open applications, pr ess the power button, and ho[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 66 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software T o change the window design of Sony software: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and th en click Control Panel. 2 Double-click UI Design Selector . 3 Click <<or>> and select the desir ed design. 4 Click Apply . The UI Design Selector window d[...]

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 67 Using the System and Application Recovery CD s The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. Using the System Recovery CD (s) Y ou can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corr upted or accidentally erased. Y ou may[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 68 T o use the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 13. 3 W a it four seconds and turn on your computer . 4 Click OK to signify you have read an d accept the Micr osoft End-User Licen[...]

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 69 5 Check that Y es is selected, then pr ess the Enter key . 6 Press the arr ow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then pr ess the Enter key . The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears. 7 Check that Y es is selected, then pr ess the Enter key . The computer restarts fr om t[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 70 About the Software on Y our Computer Y our V A IO notebook computer is ready to help you work, play , learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your softwar e titles. For support information, see “For Answ ers to Y our Softwa[...]

About the Software on Y our Computer 71 CompuSer ve ® 2000 CompuServe, Inc. CompuServe is the most compr ehensive source of organized business and educational information online tod ay . CompuServe allows you to access the vastness of the Internet, without wasting time wading th r ough it. Maximize your time online with CompuServe . DVgate Stil[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 72 Media Bar Sony Electronics Media Bar softwar e is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar softwar e handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices. In addition to audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, Media B ar softwar e inc ludes [...]

About the Software on Y our Computer 73 PictureGea r Sony Electronics This image management software displays images fr om your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica ® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder . Prodigy Inte rnet Prodigy Comm[...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 74 Smart Connect Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK cable to connect your V AIO computer to another V AIO computer that supports Smart Connect. Y ou can then use one computer to copy , delete, and edit files on the other computer . Y ou can also print from a printer attached to either co[...]

About the Software on Y our Computer 75 About Y our Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers. Use it to r estore corrupted or accid entally erased files. System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics This program allows you to restor e the software titles that [...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 76 For Answers to Y our Software Questions Acrobat ® Reader , Adobe PhotoDeluxe ® Business Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporated) America Online ® (America Online) A T&T WorldNet® Service (A T&T) CompuServe ® 2000 (CompuServe, Inc.) EarthLink Network® (EarthLink Netw ork, Inc.) McAfee VirusScan ® ([...]

For Answers to Y our Software Questions 77 Netscape Communicator ® (Netscape Communications Corporation ) Prodigy Internet (Prodigy Communications Corporation) Quicken ® Basic (Intuit Inc. ) Windows 98 Operating System, Word, W orks, Money , Internet Explorer , Outlook 98 (Microsoft Corporation) Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center [...]

V AIO Notebook Computer Us er Guide 78 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer . Y ou can increase memory up to 256 MB (128MB x 2), by installing optional memory modules. 128 MB of memory are alr eady installed (64MB x 2). Y ou can add an expansion memory module in a slot. 128 [...]

79 T ypical expansion memory configuration † 128 MB is the default memory amount. T o remove a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer . 2 Unplug the computer and r emove the battery packs. 3 W ait until the computer cools down. Then unscrew the scr ew at the bottom of your computer . Lo[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer Us er Guide 80 T o install a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “T o remove a memory module.” 2 Remove the memory module from its packaging. 3 Install the memory module. 4 T ighten the screw on the bottom of the compute r . T o view the amount of memory 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Click the Start button, point to V A[...]

81 Specifications Model PCG-F370 PCG-F390 Processor 450 MHz* Pentium III 500 MHz* Pentium III Hard Disk Drive 12.0 GB † 12.0 GB † Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB LCD Screen 14.1” XGA TF T 15.0” XGA TF T L2 Cache Memory 256 KB (on die) 256 KB (o n die) MPEG MPEG2 Digital V ideo; supports ful[...]

V AIO Notebook Computer Us er Guide 82 * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; oth er factors may affect application performance.  The size of your hard disk may differ if you purchased a specially configure d system. GB me ans one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity m ay vary. ‡ Data on a CD-ROM[...]

83 Index A About the Software on Y our Computer 70 About Your Recovery CDs 75 AC adapter 4 , 8 AC power 8 accessing onli ne support 14 adding hardware 42 memory 78 peripherals 42 printers 48 adjusting brightness 12 , 20 contrast 20 Alt key 17 Application Recovery CD 69 Applications key 17 attaching port replicator 45 B battery packs 4 , 9 charging [...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 84 digital video recorde r 56 external keyboard 44 external speakers 53 hard drives 29 microphone 54 monitor 44 , 49 mouse 44 multimedia computer display 50 multiple phone lines 43 network 29 , 44 party phone lines 43 PBX 43 phone line 43 port replicator 44 , 45 power source 8 printer 48 projector 50 serial dev[...]

85 floppy disk drive 4 cable 4 disconnecting 24 troubleshooting 61 Fn 21 Fn key 17 combination commands 20 function keys 16 , 17 H hard drives indicator light 4 , 19 installing addi tional 29 headphone connector 5 , 50 Help Mouseware 22 I i.LINK 5 , 56 IEEE-1394 56 indicator lights 19 battery 4 , 10 , 19 , 37 Caps Lock 4 , 19 charge status 10 hard [...]

VA IO ® Notebook Computer User Guide 86 switching among 20 mouse connector 6 troubleshooting 63 Mouse Properties screen 22 Mouseware accessing h elp 22 features 22 multimedia computer display 50 multiple phone lines 43 N navigation keys 16 , 17 network connecting 29 connector 44 port replicator 44 Notebook Computer 4 Num Lock 4 indicator light 19 [...]

87 second battery pack 9 , 37 selecting display 51 LCD 51 monitor 51 power source 9 Serial connector 44 , 55 serial devices connecting 55 digital still camera 55 setting up Windows 98 14 Shift key 17 Shut Down Windows dialog box 13 shutting d own 13 troubleshooting 64 Software Questions 76 Sony Service Center 77 speakers 4 built-in 4 external 53 sw[...]