Sony Vaio PCG-C1XD, PCG-C1XN User Manual
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Sony Notebook
Computer
User Guide
PCG-C1XD
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Notice to Users
©
2000 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or
in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written
approval.
Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information
contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall
Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort,
contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information
contained herein or to use thereof.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained
herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate
user license agreement.
Sony, DVgate, i.LINK
TM
, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the
VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel, MMX, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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:
PCG-C1XD
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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
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
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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
at the network interface.
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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
mains voltage, unplug the AC-adapter.
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Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.
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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
OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
!
Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and properly.
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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).
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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.
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Disposal of Lithium ion
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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As an E
NERGY STAR
Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the E
NERGY STAR
guidelines for
energy efficiency.
The International E
NERGY STAR
Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes
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.
E
NERGY STAR
is an U.S. registered mark.
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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
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
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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
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).
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Exceptional performance
- Your PC includes a fast Intel
®
processor.
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Portability
- The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC
power.
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Sony audio and video quality
- A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to
take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and
entertainment software.
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Windows® 98 Second Edition
- Your system includes the latest operating system
from Microsoft.
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Communications -
Connect an optional modem and access popular online
services, send and receive e-mails, browse the Internet...
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Excellent customer support
- If you have any problem with your computer, you
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.
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:
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A
Setting Up
poster in colour and a
Getting Started
brochure; a
Customer
Guide
, where you will find all the basic information to start using your Notebook
Computer;
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A complete Regulatory and safety information poster;
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Your Sony Guarantee conditions.
On-line Documentation:
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This User Guide:
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Using Your Sony 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.
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Notes on Use
provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer.
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Specifications
provides details of your computer, drivers and accessories.
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Refer to your
Software Guide
for information on the bundled software and the
Sony applications:
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About the Software
is a short description of the features of the software pre-
installed on your system
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Customizing your notebook
explains how to set your system and power
management with Sony Notebook Setup, PPK Setup, PowerPanel, BatteryScope,
etc.
Learn how to set your display with NeoMagic
®
and enjoy the Dual Screen
Display option.
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Consult the
On-line Help
files of the software you're using for detailed
information on features and troubleshooting.
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Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
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Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
Remove the following hardware items from the box:
Rechargeable
battery pack
Floppy disk drive
Product Recovery
CD-ROMs
AC adapter
Power cord
Main unit
Display Adapter
Spare stick covers
Documentation Pack
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:
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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.
Compute r positioned directly
in front of you
Arms at desk
level
Wrists relaxed and flat
Welcome
About the User Guides
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Furniture and posture –
Sit in a chair with good back support. 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 backwards.
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Viewing angle of the computer’s display –
Use the display’s tilting feature to
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.
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Lighting –
Choose a location where windows and lights do not create 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.
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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.
Using Your Notebook Computer
Locating the Controls and Connectors
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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
Left
S400 i.LINKTM connector (page 54)
PC card slot (page 36)
Ventilation slot
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There is a ventilation slot
located near the PC card slot.
Do not cover the ventilation
slot when your computer is on.
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
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Front
Built-in Camera (Motion Eye)
(Page 34)
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)
Left / center / right buttons
(page 31)
1
Power button (page 22)
Hard disk drive indicator (page
28)
Keyboard (page 25) Num Lock indicator (page 28) Capture button (page 34) Information indicator (page 28)
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
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Right
Infrared port (page 40)
DC In (page 18)
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Headphone connector (page 55) Mini VGA / TV Out Connector (page 51)
m
Microphone connector (page 55) Jog Dial (page 32)
USB connector (page 56)
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2 6
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
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Bottom
Reset switch
Battery release lever (pages 19, 21)
Battery lock lever (pages 19, 21) Battery connector (page 19)
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AC adapter mains connector
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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Connecting a Power Source
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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
1
Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the
computer.
2
Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
3
Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
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Use your notebook only with
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.
SELV according to EN 60950
AC adapter
(supplied)
DC in
Power cord (hazardous voltage
according to EN 60950)
(supplied)
Notebook computer
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Using Battery Power
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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
1
Make sure that the Lock lever on the bottom of the computer is on the Release
position.
2
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.
3
Slide the lock lever into the
LOCK
position to secure the battery on the computer.
To charge the battery pack
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 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 ".
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Battery indicators
The e battery indicator light indicates the status of the battery pack:
Battery Indicator
Light Status
Meaning
On
The computer is using battery power.
Single blink
The battery is running out of power.
Double blink
The battery is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.
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To remove the battery pack
1
Turn off the computer.
2
Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from
the computer.
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When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink.
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.
!
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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Starting Your Computer
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Starting Your Computer
1
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.
2
Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light
turns on.
3
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.
✍
If you press the power button
for more than four seconds,
the computer will turn off.
Power button
Power indicator
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Shutting Down Your Computer
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Shutting Down Your Computer
Using the Start Button of Windows
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 off automatically. The power indicator will turn
off.
6
Turn off any peripheral connected to your computer.
7
To close your computer, make sure that the tabs on both sides of the display panel
click into the grabs.
!
To avoid potential loss of
data, follow these steps to
shut down your computer.
✍
Respond to any prompts
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.
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.
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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:
❑
VAIO-Link –
You can contact VAIO-Link by telephone, fax or e-mail (see your
Customer Service Guide for addresses and phone numbers).
❑
Guarantee –
Protect your investment. See the Guarantee Card for the terms and
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:
1
Click on the Welcome button on your Desktop,
2
Click Next,
3
Click Internet,
4
Fill in your Registration card fields,
5
Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send,
6
Click OK.
✍
You must connect your phone
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
features described in this
manual.
*Depending on the model, this
accessory could be optional.
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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
Num Lock light will illuminate.)
Print screen key
Shift key
Fn key
Ctrl key
Windows
®
98 key
Correction keys
Navigation keys
Alt key
Numeric keypad area
Function keys
Escape key
Application key
Shift key
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Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the
screen.
Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to
make corrections in your documents.
Function keys The 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 key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
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 $.
Windows
®
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.
Keys Descriptions
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Combinations and Functions with the Windows®98 Key
Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to
issue commands. See “Combinations and functions with
the Fn key”.
Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of
context-sensitive choices; pressing this key is the
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.
Combinations Functions
+ F1 Displays Windows Help
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ E Displays Windows Explorer.
+ F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find
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.
Keys Descriptions
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