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S
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Safety Information
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO
Notebook Computer. Record the serial
number in the space provided here. Refer
to the model and serial number when you
call your Sony Service Center.
Model Number: PCG-F150/PCG-F160/
PCG-F180/PCG-F190
Serial Number:______ __________________
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
❏
not expose your notebook computer
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
❏
the cabinet. Refer se rvicing to
qualified personnel only.
Never install mo de m or telephone
❏
wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet
❏
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone
❏
wire or terminals unless the tel ephone
line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
Use caution when installing or
❏
modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using the mo de m during an
❏
electrical storm.
Do not use the modem or a telephone
❏
to report a gas leak in the v icinity of
the leak.
A socket outlet should be as close as
❏
possible to the u n it and easily
accessible.
The laser beam used in the DVD-
!
ROM drive unit is harmful to the
eyes. Do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel
only.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie
❏
ou d’électrocution, gar der cet appar ei l
à l’abri de la pluie et de l’ humidité.
Pour prévenir tout risque
❏
d’électrocution, ne pas ouvir le châssis
de cet appareil et ne confier son
entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.
L’appareil doit être le plus près
❏
possible d’une p r ise murale pou r en
faciliter l’accès.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Na me: SONY
Model No: PCG-F150/PCG-F160/
PCG-F180/PCG-F190
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Te lep h one No.: 201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
received, inc luding any inte rference
that may cause undesired ope ration .
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 designed to pr ovide
reason able protection against harmful
interference in a resident ial installation .
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and use d in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications .
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
❏
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
❏
equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet
❏
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
❏
radio/TV technician for help.
You are caution ed that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Only peripherals (computer input/output
devices, terminals, p rinters, etc.) that
comply with FCC Class B limits may be
attached to this computer product.
Operation with non-compliant peripherals
is likely to result in in terference to rad io
and television rece p t ion.
All cables used to co nnect peripher als must
be shielded and grounded. Operation with
cables, connected to peripherals, that are
not shielded and grounded, may result in
interference to radio and television
reception.
FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of
the FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among
other information, the FCC equivalence
number (REN) for this equipment. If
requested, this information must be
provided to the telephone company.
This modem uses the USO C RJ-11
telephone jack.
The REN is used to determine the quantity
of devices which may be connected to t he
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
the number of devices that may be
connected to the line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the t ele phone compa ny
to determine the maximum REN for the
calling area.
If the terminal equipment (Notebook
Computer PCG-F150/PCG-F160/
PCG-F180/PCG-F190) causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company
will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required.
But if advance notice is not practical, the
telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possib le . Al so, you
will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if y o u b elieve it is
necessary.
The telephone company may make
changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could affect
the operations of the equipment. If this
happens, the telephone company will
provide advance notice in order for you to
make the necessary modifi cations in order
to maintain unin terrupted service .
If trouble is ex perienced with this
equipment (Notebook Computer
PCG-F150/PCG-F160/PCG-F180/
PCG-F190), please contact 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972), or w rite to the So n y
Customer Information Center, One Sony
Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for repair and/or
warranty information. If the trouble is
causing harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may request that you
remove the equipment from the network
until the problem is resolv ed.
Repair of this equipment should be made
only by a Sony Service Center or Sony
authorized agent. For the Sony Service
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. Connection to Party Line Service
is subject to state and p ossible provincial
tariffs. (Contact the st at e or provincial
utility service commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for
information.)
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any p erson t o
use a computer or other electronic device to
send any message via a telephone facsimile
machine unless such message clearly
contains, in a margin at the top or bottom
of each transmitted pag e or on the first
page of the transmission, the date and time
it is sent and an identification of the
business, other entity, or individual
sending the message, and the telephone
number of the sending machine or such
business, other entity, or individual.
In order to program this infor ma ti o n in to
your facsimile machine, see your fax
software documentatio n.
Telephone Consumer
Guidelines (Canada)
Plea se refer to your telephone di rectory
under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of
Service.’ For more detailed information
please contact:
CRTC
Terr asses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ
K1A 0N2.
This Class B digital apparatus com plies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
✍
In some are as the disp osal of lith ium i on
batteries in household or business trash
may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
call 1-888-476-6972 in th e United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada
!
Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion batteries.
!
Ne pas manipuler les batteries au
lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.
!
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrect ly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalen t type
recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
!
Une batterie non conforme
présente un danger d'explosion. La
remplacer seulement par une
batterie identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacue r les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.
.
The battery pack used in this
!
device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not disassemble, heat above
212°F (100°C) or incinerate.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
La manutention incorrecte du
!
module de batterie de cet appareil
présente un risque d'incendie ou
de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas
démonter, incinérer ou exposer à
une température de plus de 100°C .
Évacuer promptement la batte rie
usée. Garder hors de portée des
enfants.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This
certification me ans that the equipment
meets certain teleco mmuni cati ons networ k
protective, operation al an d s afe t y
requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical
Requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aw are that
compliance with the above conditions ma y
not prevent degradation of s e rvice in some
situations.
Repairs to certified e qu ipment should be
coordinated by a repr esentat ive designated
by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions
or any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment may give the
telecommuni cations company cause to
request that the user disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and inte rn al metallic wa t e r p ip e
system, if present, a re connected together.
This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make
such connections the mselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate .
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each t e rminal device
provides an indicati on of t he m a xi mum
number o f te rminals a llowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an int er face may consist of
any combination of d e vi ce s sub ject only to
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer
Equivalence Numbers of all the devices
does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence
Number for this equipment is 0.4.
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE
CANADA
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Cana da
identifie le m atériel homologué.
Cette étiquett e certifie que le ma t ériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécu rité des rés eau x de
télécommu ni cations, comme le prescrivent
les documents concernant les exigences
techniques relatives au mat éri el termina l.
Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de
l’utilisateur.
Avan t d’installer ce ma t é rie l, l’utilisateur
doit s’assurer qu’il es t permis de le
raccorder aux installations de l’entrepr ise
locale de télécommunication. Le matériel
doit également être installé en suivant une
méthode acceptée de raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu ’il est
possible que la conformité aux conditions
énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la
dégradation du serv ic e dan s c e rt aines
situations.
Les réparations de matérie l h o mologué
doivent être coordonnées par un
représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut
demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de
modifications effectuées par l’util isateur ou
à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre
de la source d’éner gie électrique, des l ignes
téléphoniques et des canalisati on s d’e au
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont racco rdés
ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièreme nt importante dans les
régions rurales.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccord ements lui-même;
il doit avoir recours à un servic e
d’inspection des install at io ns électriques,
ou à un électricien, selon le cas.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dis positif terminal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux
qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.
La terminaison d’une interface
téléphonique peut consister en une
combination de quelques dispositifs, à la
seule condition que la somme d’indices
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les
dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook
Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio , video,
computing, and communications to provide you w ith state-of-the-art
personal computing.
About the User Guide
The User Guide offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony
Notebook computer.
❑Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you how to use the
standard components of your system.
❑Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add
functionality by connecting various peripherals.
❑Getting Help explains the support options available to you and
offers basic troubleshooting tips.
❑Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook
computer.
❑Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty
statement and explains how to extend your warranty for an
additional nine mo nt hs .
The online User Guide is included with your computer as an electronic
document. It includes additional information on using the Sony software
products that are installed on your computer and how to customize your
Sony notebook com p uter.
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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a
variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to
apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and
portable environments.
Computer positioned
directly in front of you
Arms at desk
level
Wrists relaxed
and flat
❑Position of your computer – 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.
❑Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support and
armrests. Adjust the level of 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 backward.
❑V iew ing angl e of the computer’ s displa y – Use the display’s tilting
feature to find the best position. Y ou can r educe eye strain and muscle
fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position.
Adjust the brightness setting of the display also.
Welcome
❑Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create
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glare and 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.
❑Tilt stand – You use the tilt stand to place the computer at an angle
that allows comfortable typing.
❑Placement of an external display – When using an external display,
set the 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.
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Using Your Notebook
Computer
This section describes how to start using your comput er and how to use
your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad,
floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.
Infrared port connector (page 32)PC card slots (page 29)
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48
Microphone connector (pages 49, 53)
Battery bay (page 10)
Headphone connector (pages 49, 52)
™
S200 i.LINK
connector (page55)
Using Your Notebook Computer
526
7
Right
PPK buttons (page 69)Drive bay (pages 25, 36, 38)
13
DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive (page 27)Internal microphone
24
Back
7
cover
Phone line jack (page 42)
1
/Mouse/Keyboard connector (page51)
3
4
Serial connector (page 54)
Printer connector (page 47)
✍
There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector. Do
Monitor connector (page 48)
USB connector (page 56)
DC In connector (page 9)
not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on.
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Bottom
Port replicator connector cover (pages 44, 46)Tilt stands
13
Drive bay RELEASE lever (pages 37, 39)
2
Using Your Notebook Computer
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
1
the computer.
Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
2
Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
3
9
DC In
Notebook computer
1
AC adapter
(supplied)
3
2
Power cord (supplied)
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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
Using Battery Power
You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second
battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer.
(See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 34.) Additional battery packs
are available as a separate option.
The battery pack that comes 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
Open the cover of the battery bay.
1
Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the
2
computer.
Battery pack
(supplied)
Label side facing down
Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.
3
✍
When attaching your computer to the po rt repl icator, do not attempt to ins ert or re move the
battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with an attached docking station could
cause a temporary loss of power.
Using Your Notebook Computer
T o ch ar ge the bat ter y pac k
Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
1
Insert the battery pack.
2
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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 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. This
process takes approximately two hours. To charge the battery
completely, continue charging for an additional hour. See “Displaying
Detailed Battery Information” on page 63 for information on checking
the battery life.
There are two battery indicator lights on the computer:
Battery indicators
Secondary battery pack
(not supplied)
Battery pack (supplied)
Battery IndicatorMeaning
1
2
Battery Indicator
Light StatusMeaning
OnThe computer is using battery power.
Single blinkThe battery is running out of power.
Double blinkThe battery is charging.
OffThe computer is using AC power.
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To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see “Displaying Battery Information” on
page 62.
Indicates the status of the battery pa ck in the battery bay
on the left side of the computer.
Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on
the right side of the computer.
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When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink.
When the computer is directly connect ed to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery
bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.
See “Using a Second Battery Pack” on page 36 for information on installing and charging a
battery pack in the drive bay.
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 below 10%, you sho uld either attach the A C adapter to recha rge 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 “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 34.
The battery pack s up plied wi th yo ur co mp uter is a lit hium ion ba ttery an d can be recharged
at 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
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 the 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
Open the cover of the battery bay.
1
Pull out the battery pack.
2
Using Your Notebook Computer
Close the cover of the battery bay.
3
Y ou 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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Starting Y our Computer
Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the
1
cover.
LCD lock lever
Slide the power switch on the left side toward the front of the
2
computer until the green power indicator light turns on.
Power switch
✍
If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds, the
computer turns off.
If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD displa y. To
3
decrease the brightness, press Fn+F 5 and then the do wn or left a rrow
key. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right
arrow key.
Power indicator
Using Your Notebook Computer
Shutting Down Your Comp uter
To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.
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Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.
1
Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to displa y the Shut
2
Down Windows dialog box.
Select Shut down.
3
Click OK.
4
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✍
Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
W a it for your computer to turn off automatically . The power indicator
5
(green) turns off.
Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.
6
✍
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. If you are unable to restart
the computer in this way, you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds.
This operation may result in data loss.
During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode.
See “Controlling Power Management” on page59.
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Registering Windows® 98
The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few
steps to register and configure the Windo ws 98 software that is already
installed.
You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer.
✍
The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and
configuration process. The following is an overview of the process.
Gathering information:
1
❑Enter your name.
❑Read and accept the License Agreement.
❑Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the
cover of the Microsoft Windows 98
W i n d ow s 98 set u p :
2
Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen.
Selecting your computer settings:
3
If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/Time
Properties screen.
Getting Sta rted
manual.
Registering your computer:
4
For details on registering your computer, see “Registering Your
Computer” on page 17. You can also sign up for your 100 free hours
of Internet service at this time.
Learning about Windows 98:
5
If you wish, take the tour of Windows 98.
Using Your Notebook Computer
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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.
❑Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to
troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.
❑Extended Limited Warranty – Protect your investment. Extend your
Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date
of purchase when you register your computer.
❑Express service – Provides convenient resolution of problems.
❑Free Internet access – Use the Internet for up to 100 free hours when
you sign up with GTE (no credit card necessary). Free access expires
100 hours or 60 days after signing up, whichever occurs first.
If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use your
notebook computer’s online registration service.
You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online
✍
registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 42.
Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.
1
Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.
2
Press the Tab key to move from box to box.
Click the Next button to advance to the next form.
3
Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time
4
you complete a form.
The computer automatically transfers your registration information using
your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has
additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.
Correction
Escape KeyFunction keysPrint Screen key
keys
US
Shift key
Ctrl key
Fn key
Alt key
Windows 98 key
Applications key
Numeric keypad area
Navigation
keys
KeyDescription
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 be on.)
Navigation keysSeveral keys are devot ed to moving the cursor on the
screen.
Correction keysThe Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to
make corrections in your documents.
Function keysThe twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard
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.
Escape keyThe Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
Using Your Notebook Computer
KeyDescription
Print Screen keyT he Print Screen key tak es an electronic sn apshot of the
screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can
then paste the screen shot into a docume nt and print i t .
Operator keysSeveral 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 choo sing the Save command f rom
a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to
as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the same way as on a
typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters or special
symbols such as @ and $.
Wi ndows 98 keyThe key with the W in dows logo display s the Windows 98
Start menu; it is t he equivalent of clicking the Start button
on the taskbar. See “Combinations and Functions with
the Windows 98 Key” on page 20.
Fn keyThe Fn key is used in combi nation with other keys to
issue commands. See “Comb ina t ions a nd Fu nctions with
the Fn Key” on page 22.
Applications keyThe Applications key displays a shortcut menu of
context-sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.
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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key
CombinationFunction
+ F1Displays Windows Help.
+ TabSwitches the selected button on the task ba r.
+ EDisplays W indows Explorer.
+ FDisplays the Windows Find: All Files window to f ind
a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find
and then Files or Folders from the Start menu.
+ Ctrl + FDisplays the Windows Find: Compute r window
where you can locate other computers. This is the
equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from
the Start menu.
+ MMinimizes all displayed windows.
Shift + + MReturns all minimized windows to their previous
size.
+ RDisplays the Run window. This is the equ ivalent of
selecting Run from the Start menu.
Fn + + InsertDisplays the Properties window. This is the
equivalent of double-clicking the System icon in the
Control Panel.
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