Sony PCG-F360 Manuel d'utilisateur

VAIO Notebook Computer User GuidePCG-F340/PCG-F350/PCG-F360®®

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1WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, an

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide2Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerRemove the following hardware items from the box:† The removable floppy disk drive i

3Software CDs❑Microsoft® Works Suite 99 (5 cd set)Other❑Setting up your VAIO® Notebook Computer (poster)❑Packet containing special product offers

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide4Locating Controls and ConnectorsFrontLCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (page 20) Battery 1 and 2 indicators (pages

Locating Controls and Connectors5LeftPower switch (page 12)Headphone connector (pages 47, 50)Kensington Security Cable Lock portS200 i.LINK™ connector

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide6RightBack PPK buttons (see the onlinedocument Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook Computer for information on use)Drive

Locating Controls and Connectors7BottomPort replicator connector cover (pages 42, 44) Tilt standsDrive bay RELEASE lever (pages 36, 38)1 32

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide8Connecting a Power SourceYou can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC A

Connecting a Power Source9Using Battery PowerYou can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the drive

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 Guide10To charge the battery pack1Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2Insert the battery pack.The computer automatica

Connecting a Power Source11To remove the battery pack1Open the cover of the battery bay.2Pull out the battery pack.3Close the cover of the battery bay

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide12Starting Your Computer1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.2Slide the power

Shutting Down Your Computer13Shutting Down Your Computer1Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide14Configuring Windows® 98 Second EditionThe first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to

Registering Your Computer15Registering Your ComputerYou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide16Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perfor

Using the Keyboard17Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can t

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide18Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyCombination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches t

Using the Keyboard19IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light is red in System Idle mode, an

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

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide20Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations/FeatureFunctionFn+ (ESC)System SuspendPuts the system into

Using the Keyboard21Fn+ (F12)System HibernationProvides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the s

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide22Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag,

Using the Floppy Disk Drive23Using the Floppy Disk DriveThe computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the drive bay. To insert a diskette1Hold the

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide24To remove the floppy disk drive1Turn off the computer.2There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slid

Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive25Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM DriveYour computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive (models PCG-F350 and PCG-F360) or CD-ROM drive

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide264Close the tray by pushing it gently.To play DVD-ROMsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROMs, you shou

Using PC Cards27Using PC CardsYour computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard d

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide282Remove 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 PC Cards29To remove a PC card1Close any applications that are using the PC card.2Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card.3Pull

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are de

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide30Using Smart ConnectThe preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to conn

Using Infrared Communication Devices31Using Infrared Communication DevicesYour computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can u

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide32✍Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is not enabled when your system is ship

Using Power Saving Modes33Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power man

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide34System Suspend ModeThe computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The

Using a Second Battery Pack35Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend th

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide36To charge the second battery packKeep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The batte

Using the Weight Saver37Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the drive bay when it is empty.To attach the weight saver1If another device is

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide38To remove the Weight Saver1There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver,

39Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals:❑Phone line (page 40)❑Port replicator

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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide40Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1Pl

41Connecting the Port ReplicatorYour notebook computer supports the use of an optional port replicator. Attaching a port replicator enables you to con

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide42To attach your computer to the port replicatorTo supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port re

434Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide44To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off1Turn off your computer and the connected per

45Connecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows 98-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer❑Use the symbol to lo

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide46Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can u

47To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide48To connect a projectorYou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display.To select a d

49Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect a PS/2® -style mouse or keyboard.Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector

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

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide50Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. To

51Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To connect an external microphone❑Use t

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide52Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial DeviceYou can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Son

53Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderYou can connect a digital video camera recorder to the S200 i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) connector.To connect a d

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide54Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect a USB device to your computer.To connect a USB device

55TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide56that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.❑I

57❑If your computer locks up while playing a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, stop the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.My software

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide58❑If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sure your DVD player’s mute setting is of

59❑If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector, disconnect the cable.My modem does not work❑Check that the phone line is plugged i

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADAAVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme a

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide60❑If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer.❑If you are using an

61My PC card is not working❑Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98.❑Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not cu

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide62Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryThe backup battery will last about three years. When the battery is low on pow

633Set 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, press Enter, type

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide64Changing the Window design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software:1Click the Start button, po

65Using the System and Application Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. Usin

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide66To use the System Recovery CD(s)1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.2Shut down your com

677Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts from the Recovery CD.Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Applicatio

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide68About the Software on Your ComputerYour VAIO Notebook computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communic

69CompuServe® 2000CompuServe, Inc.CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational information online today. CompuSer

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide70Media Bar™Sony ElectronicsMedia Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar softwa

71PictureGear™Sony ElectronicsThis image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony Digital Still Camera, or a Sony Mavica® Came

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide72Smart ConnectSony ElectronicsSmart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to anoth

73About Your Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThis program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers. Us

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide74For Answers to Your Software QuestionsAcrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition (Adobe Systems Incorpora

75Netscape Communicator™ (Netscape Communications Corporation) Prodigy Internet™ (Prodigy Communications Corporation) Quicken® Basic (Intuit Inc.) Win

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide76Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You

77Typical expansion memory configuration † 64 MB is the default memory amount.To install a memory module1Shut down your computer and disconnect all pe

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide785Unscrew above the keyboard, then gently lift the keyboard to stand it in the slot under the hole where the screw g

797Install the memory module.8Replace the keyboard and internal speaker cover. Gently press the cover and slide it to the left until it fits, then tig

ixContentsWelcome...1Features...

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide80To remove a memory module1Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.2Unplug your computer and r

81Specifications Model PCG-F340 PCG-F350 PCG-F360Processor366 MHz* Pentium II366 MHz* Pentium II400 MHz* Pentium IIHard Disk Drive6.4 GB†‡6.4 GB†‡6.4

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide82** Models PCG-F340, PCG-F350, and PCG-F360 may contain additional memory installed at the time of purchase.†† A CD-

83‡‡ Data on a DVD-ROM disc is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 1.7X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track (the data trans

84IndexAAC adapter 4, 8AC power 8accessing online support 15addinghardware 40peripherals 40printers 46adjustingbrightness 13, 21contrast 21Alt key 18A

85coin-operated telephones 41digital still camera 53digital video recorder 54external keyboard 42external speakers 51hard drives 28microphone 52monito

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide86troubleshooting 59Fn 22Fn key 18combination commands 21function keys 17, 18Hhard drivesindicator light 4, 20install

87Mousewareaccessing help 23features 23multimedia computer display 48multiple phone lines 41Nnavigation keys 17, 18networkconnecting 28connector 42por

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide88power source 9Serial connector 42, 53serial devicesconnecting 53digital still camera 53setting upWindows 98 15Shift