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  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Getting Help Troubleshooting 90 nN ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector, disconnect the cable. My microphone doesn’t work If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector. See “External Microphone” on page 78 for details. There are Two Icons that Control Sound in the Task Bar The sound for your Notebook Computer is managed by the Yamaha controller . Installing a peripheral device with audio functions may call the Windows ® 98 controller. To deactivate the Windows ® 98 controller and delete the

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Notes on Use Other precautions 109 nN walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. ❑ Preventing hearing damage – Avoid using earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. On Maintenance ❑ Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen, as this can damage the screen. Use a

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting peripheral devices MiniDisc® deck with MD Player 74 nN MiniDisc ® deck with MD Player Use the inter-connectivity and common protocols between Sony audio equipment and your VAIO computer to enjoy the high quality of sound and recordings through optical data transfer. When you connect a Sony MD deck equipped with a CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II terminal to a Sony CD player (equipped with both digital optical output and CONTROL A1 connector), you can record and edit your MiniDiscs ® via your computer. Please refer to “MD P

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Getting Help Troubleshooting 92 nN 7 Insert your "COM One Platinium Card Discovery V.90" modem in the slot where the card was initially installed. My Modem Cannot Establish a Connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line. Check the dialing mode: 1 Open My Computer 2 Open the Control Panel 3 Open Modems 4 Select "COM One Platinium Card Discovery V.90" 5 Choose Dialing Properties Modify the dialing property "Pulse dial" or "Tone dial" according to your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using Programmable Power Keys (PPK) 44 nN Using Programmable Power Keys (PPK) Press a programmable power key to start your favorite software without having to click the shortcuts on the desktop. PPK default options Use a programmable key by simply pressing it, or in combination with other keys on your keyboard: Shift + PPK, Ctrl + PPK or Alt + PPK. When your computer is off, press PPK, and the system will be powered and launch the appropriate application. The factory settings for the buttons are: Key or combination To open

  • Welcome About the User Guides Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 11 nN Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: ✍ *Depending on the type of Sony Notebook you have purchased, some accessories may be optional. However, you need to have these peripherals to enjoy some of the features described in this manual. * * * Rechargeable battery pack Flopp

  • Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Shutting Down Your Computer 26 nN Shutting Down Your Computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows ® 98 Second Edition taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 3 Select Shut down. 4 Click on OK. 5 Wait for your computer to turn o

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem* 60 nN Installing Your Modem Card The drivers for your "COM One Platinium Card Discovery V.90" modem card are installed on your VAIO notebook. Simply insert your "COM One Platinium Card Discovery V.90" modem in the PC Card slot of your choice. N.B.: you are strongly advised to always use the same PC Card slot. If you later insert the card into a different PC Card slot, your modem will be reinstalled as though it were a second modem (COM One Platinium Card Discovery V.90 #2). If this happens, follow the

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM Drive 41 nN 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. To play DVD-ROM discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROM discs, you should use the following recommendations. ❑ Your computer should not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications. ❑ Close any open applications before playing a DVD-ROM movie. ✍ When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. With other profiles, the movies are choppy. Depending on the display setup properties you s

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery Pack 52 nN Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With 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 battery pack is 85 percent full. You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights. To insert a second

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting peripheral devices AV Devices 69 nN AV Devices You can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting AV devices to your computer. See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices. To connect a TV Connect the computer to a TV using audio/video cables. Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. You also need to set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use. ✍ If you insert a DVD in your DVD drive to watch a video on your TV, the Fn+F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV. Solution: 1. Eject your DVD from

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Floppy Disk Drive 37 nN Using the Floppy Disk Drive The computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multi-purpose bay. To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. To remove a diskette ❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette. Diskette Floppy disk drive ✍ If you have difficulty removing a diskette from the floppy disk drive, remove the floppy disk drive from the multi-purpose bay. Do not press the Eject button when t

  • Sony PCG-F400, Welcome Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 8 nN Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a 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. Here are just some of the features your Sony Notebook Computer has to offer (read the details in the Specifications chapter of this guide). ❑ Exceptional performance - Your PC includes a fast Intel ® processor, a fast DVD- ROM drive and a PC card modem (depending on the model).

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting peripheral devices Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device 71 nN To use diskettes with the Digital Mavica The Digital Mavica provides you still images you can copy and edit on your computer, using PictureGear software. Follow these steps to transfer the images from your Digital Mavica: 1 Insert the diskette of the Mavica in the FDD drive of your computer and copy them into a dedicated folder. 2 Launch the application and open the image to edit or drag and drop it onto the application shortcut. Make the changes you want to the i

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Weight Saver 55 nN Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multi-purpose bay when it is empty. To attach the Weight Saver 1 If another device is in the multi-purpose bay, remove the device. See “ To remove the floppy disk drive” on page 38 or “ To remove the second battery pack” on page 54. 2 Pull out the guide of the weight saver and slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Weight Saver (su

  • Sony PCG-F400, Specifications Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 110 nN Specifications Model Number PCG-F400 PCG-F403 PCG-F409 Processor Mobile Intel ® Celeron ™ processor 466 MHz Intel ® Mobile Pentium ® III processor 450 MHz Mobile Intel ® Pentium ® III processor 650 MHz featuring Intel ® SpeedStep™ technology Hard Disk Drive GB GB xx GB Standard RAM xx MB SDRAM 100 MHz (PC100 compatible) xx MB SDRAM 100 MHz (PC100 compatible) Maximum RAM xxx MB LCD Screen SVGA STN XGA TFT XGA TFT L2 Cache Memory xxx KB (CPU integration) xxx KB (CPU integration) MPEG MPEG 1 Digital Video S

  • Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Notes on Use Other precautions 103 nN Other precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. On the other hand, it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock or dust. Keep the hard disk away from magnets. Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent

  • Specifications Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 113 nN . ‡ See your registration card for conditions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Operating Temperature +5°C t +35°C (temperature gradient less than 10°C/hour) Storage Temperature -20°C t +60°C (Temperature gradient less than 10°C/hour) Operating Humidity 20% t 80% (Not condensed)

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Getting Help Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs 94 nN Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs The following sections describe how to use the Recovery CD-ROMs. You will find a set of two Recovery CD-ROMs in your Product Recovery Pack: ❑ The System Recovery CD-ROM (vol. 1 of 2) allows you to perform a full system recovery; ❑ The Application Recovery CD-ROM (vol. 2 of 2) helps you to recover your pre- installed software and to reinstall the device drivers manually. In the event of a serious system crash, you may need to recover the whole contents of your hard drive. A system recovery is required

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Getting Help Troubleshooting 82 nN Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact VAIO-Link. Table of troubleshooting methods ❑ About the computer and software, see page 82 ❑ About Digital Video Captures and DVgate Motion, see page 86 ❑ About the display, see page 87 ❑ About CD-ROMs and diskettes, see page 87 ❑ About sound, see page 89 ❑ About th

  • Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard 33 nN Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Functions Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key. Fn+ t (F2) Display power status Displays the

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using PC Cards 43 nN To remove a PC card Follow the steps below to remove the PC card while your computer is on. If it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. When your computer is off, skip the steps 1 to 5. 1 Click the start button on the Windows ® 98taskbar, point Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click PC card. 3 Click the name of the PC card in the list, then click the Stop button. 4 Click OK. 5 Press the PC card release button. 6 Gently gr

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Notes on Use Other precautions 106 nN On Installation ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑ Moisture or rain ❑ Mechanical vibration or shock ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of more than 35º C or less than 10º C ❑ High humidity. ❑ Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction. ❑ Provide adequate air circulation

  • Sony PCG-F400, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard 28 nN Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook computer-related tasks. Keys Descriptions Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you do so, the N

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