SONY C1XD S Service Manual

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

PCG-C1XD

Notice to Users

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Safety Information

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony Notebook Computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIOLink. Serial number:________________________ Model number:

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Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.

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To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any

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equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony Notebook Computer to rain or moisture.

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Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations

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Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected

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at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.

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Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from

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mains voltage, unplug the AC-adapter. Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.

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Disposal of Lithium ion

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batteries

Dispose of properly at end-oflife. In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited. Please use the public collection system.

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Regulatory Information

This product conforms to the following European Directives: 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directives) 93/68/EEC (CE Marking Directive)

This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082-1 for use in following areas: residential, commercial and light-industrial.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres (9.8 feet)

DISPOSAL

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OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and properly.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions (see below).

The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery. For changing this battery, please contact VAIO-Link.

As an E

NERGY STAR

energy efficiency.

The International E energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

NERGY STAR

Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the E

NERGY STAR

is an U.S. registered mark.

Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes

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guidelines for

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Contents

Welcome

About the User Guides .......................................................................... 9

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer............................................. 11

Ergonomic Considerations................................................................. 12

Using Your Notebook Computer

Locating the Controls and Connectors.............................................. 14

Connecting a Power Source ............................................................... 18

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Using Battery Power ........................................................................... 19

Starting Your Computer..................................................................... 22

Shutting Down Your Computer........................................................ 23

Registering Your Computer............................................................... 24

Using the Keyboard ............................................................................ 25

Using the Pointing Device.................................................................. 31

Using the Jog Dial................................................................................ 32

Using the MOTION EYE built-in camera ........................................ 34

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................. 35

Using PC Cards.................................................................................... 36

Using Smart Connect .......................................................................... 39

Using Infrared Communication Devices ......................................... 40

Using Power Saving Modes ............................................................... 42

Connecting peripheral devices

PC card modem*.................................................................................. 46

CD-ROM Drive .................................................................................... 48

Printer.................................................................................................... 49

External Display .................................................................................. 50

Memory Sticks™.................................................................................. 53

i.LINK™ device ................................................................................... 54

External Speakers ................................................................................ 55

External Microphone ........................................................................... 55

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device.................................................... 56

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Getting Help

About Sony’s Support Options .......................................................... 57

Troubleshooting................................................................................... 59

Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs........................................... 72

Notes on Use

Placing a key top.................................................................................. 76

Other precautions ................................................................................ 77

Specifications .....................................................................83

Index ..................................................................................86

Welcome

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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

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Portability

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power.

Sony audio and video quality

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take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

Windows® 98 Second Edition

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from Microsoft.

Communications -

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services, send and receive e-mails, browse the Internet...

Excellent customer support

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can contact VAIO-Link by telephone, fax or e-mail (see your Customer Service Guide for phone numbers and addresses). Before calling VAIO-Link, you may try to solve the problem by reading your User Guide (troubleshooting chapter) or the manuals and Help files for the peripherals or software.

- The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC

- Your PC includes a fast Intel

- A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to

- Your system includes the latest operating system

Connect an optional modem and access popular online

- If you have any problem with your computer, you

processor.

Welcome

Printed Documentation:

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About the User Guides

Your Documentation Pack contains paper and on-line user guides on a Documentation floppy disc:

Printed Documentation:

Setting Up

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Guide

, where you will find all the basic information to start using your Notebook

Computer;

A complete Regulatory and safety information poster;

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Your Sony Guarantee conditions.

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poster in colour and a

On-line Documentation:

This User Guide:

Getting Started

brochure; a

Customer

Using Your Sony Notebook Computer

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components of your system.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

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connecting various peripherals.

Getting Help

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troubleshooting tips.

Notes on Use

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Specifications

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Refer to your

Sony applications:

explains the support options available to you, and offers basic

provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer.

provides details of your computer, drivers and accessories.

Software Guide

shows you how to use the standard

explains how you can add functionality by

for information on the bundled software and the

Welcome

About the Software

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installed on your system

Customizing your notebook

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management with Sony Notebook Setup, PPK Setup, PowerPanel, BatteryScope, etc. Learn how to set your display with NeoMagic Display option.

Consult the

information on features and troubleshooting.

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On-line Help

is a short description of the features of the software pre-

explains how to set your system and power

and enjoy the Dual Screen

files of the software you're using for detailed

Welcome

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Spare stick covers

Main unit

Display Adapter

Rechargeable battery pack

Product Recovery CD-ROMs

Floppy disk drive

Documentation Pack

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AC adapter

Power cord

Welcome

About the User Guides

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Ergonomic Considerations

You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments:

Compute r positioned directly in front of you

Arms at desk

level

Wrists relaxed and flat

Position of your computer –

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Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons.

Welcome

About the User Guides

Furniture and posture –

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the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards.

Viewing angle of the computer’s display –

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find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well.

Lighting –

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reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

Placement of an external display –

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display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and

Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of

Use the display’s tilting feature to

When using an external display, set the

Using Your Notebook Computer

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Using Your Notebook Computer

This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the pointing device and the floppy disk drive.

Locating the Controls and Connectors

There is a ventilation slot

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located near the PC card slot. Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on.

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Left

S400 i.LINKTM connector (page 54)

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Ventilation slot

PC card slot (page 36)

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Locating the Controls and Connectors

Front

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Built-in Camera (Motion Eye)

(Page 34)

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Pointing device (page 31) Caps Lock indicator (page 28) Power indicator (page 22)

Microphone Speaker Scroll Lock indicator (page 28) Battery indicator (page 28)

LCD screen (page 29)

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Keyboard (page 25) Num Lock indicator (page 28) Capture button (page 34) Information indicator (page 28)

Left / center / right buttons

(page 31)

Power button (page 22)

Hard disk drive indicator (page

28)

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Locating the Controls and Connectors

Right

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Infrared port (page 40)

2 6

Headphone connector (page 55) Mini VGA / TV Out Connector (page 51)

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Microphone connector (page 55) Jog Dial (page 32)

USB connector (page 56)

DC In (page 18)

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Locating the Controls and Connectors

AC adapter mains connector

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and power cord: hazardous voltage, according to EN 60950.

All other connectors for this notebook are SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage), according to EN 60950.

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Bottom

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Reset switch

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Battery lock lever (pages 19, 21) Battery connector (page 19)

Battery release lever (pages 19, 21)

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Power cord (hazardous voltage according to EN 60950) (supplied)

Connecting a Power Source

Use your notebook only with

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the supplied AC adapter.

To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter.

Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.

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Connecting a Power Source

You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.

Using the AC Adapter

Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the

computer.

Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.

Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Notebook computer

DC in

SELV according to EN 60950

AC adapter (supplied)

Using Your Notebook Computer

Using Battery Power

You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP51 battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.

To insert the battery pack

Make sure that the Lock lever on the bottom of the computer is on the Release

position.

Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the

computer, and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place.

Slide the lock lever into the

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To charge the battery pack

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

Insert the battery pack.

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately one to one and half hour. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour.

A fully charged battery pack provides power for hours.

The time varies based on your system configuration and the software you use. See your Software guide, in "Displaying Battery Information ".

LOCK

position to secure the battery on the computer.

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Using Battery Power

Battery indicators

The e battery indicator light indicates the status of the battery pack:

Battery Indicator Light Status

Single blink

Double blink

Off The computer is using AC power.

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Meaning

The computer is using battery power.

The battery is running out of power.

The battery is charging.

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Using Battery Power

You may lose data if you

remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in system suspend mode.

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When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink.

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To determine the time the battery lasts, please refer to "Displaying Battery information" in your Software Guide.

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.

If the battery level falls to below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility. See your Software guide, in “Controlling Power Management".

The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.

The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When the battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing.

For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter system hibernation mode when battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as system suspend or system hibernation.

To remove the battery pack

Turn off the computer.

Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from

the computer.

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Starting Your Computer

If you press the power button

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for more than four seconds, the computer will turn off.

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Starting Your Computer

Open the cover.

Hold the bottom of the computer firmly. Do not grab the camera lens when opening the cover, you may break the camera.

Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light

turns on.

Power button

If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display with Fn+F5. To

increase the brightness, use the up or right arrow keys. To decrease use the down or left arrow keys.

Power indicator

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Shutting Down Your Computer

To avoid potential loss of

data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.

Respond to any prompts

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warning you to save documents.

Do not close the cover when the built-in camera is turned to the outside.

Do not turn the built-in camera while the cover is closed.

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If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer.

During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode. See "Controlling Power Management" in your Software Guide for further details.

Shutting Down Your Computer

Using the Start Button of Windows

Click the Start button on the Windows®98 Second Edition taskbar.

Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down

Windows dialog box.

Select Shut down.

Click on OK.

Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator will turn

off.

Turn off any peripheral connected to your computer.

To close your computer, make sure that the tabs on both sides of the display panel

click into the grabs.

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Registering Your Computer

You must connect your phone

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line before using any online services, including the online registration service. Please refer to “Connecting to a phone line”.

To access the on-line Registration web page, you must have a connection to the internet.

You need to plug in the PC Card Modem* and the phone line to use the communication

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features described in this manual.

*Depending on the model, this accessory could be optional.

Registering Your Computer

You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony:

VAIO-Link –

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Customer Service Guide for addresses and phone numbers).

Guarantee –

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conditions and please refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information.

Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer’s online registration service:

Click on the Welcome button on your Desktop,

Click Next,

Click Internet,

Fill in your Registration card fields,

Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send,

Click OK.

You can contact VAIO-Link by telephone, fax or e-mail (see your

Protect your investment. See the Guarantee Card for the terms and

Using Your Notebook Computer

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.

Print screen key

Correction keys

Shift key

Escape key

Function keys

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Ctrl key

Application key

Navigation keys

Fn key

Windows

Alt key

98 key

Numeric keypad area

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 Num Lock light will illuminate.)

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Using the Keyboard

Keys Descriptions

Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the

Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to

Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard

Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.

screen.

make corrections in your documents.

are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next.

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Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the

screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it.

Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key:

Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.

Window s

98 key The key with the Windows® logo displays the Windows®

98 Start menu; it’s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar. See "Combinations and functions with the Windows

98 key" for further details.

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Using the Keyboard

Keys Descriptions

Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to

Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of

Combinations and Functions with the Windows®98 Key

Combinations Functions

+ F1 Displays Windows Help

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+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

+ E Displays Windows Explorer.

+ F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find

issue commands. See “Combinations and functions with the Fn key”.

context-sensitive choices; pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu.

+ Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window

where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu.

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.

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