Sony Vaio PCG-F104K User manual

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Sony Notebook
User Guide
PCG-F104K
© 2000 by Sony Corporation.

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Notice to users
© 2001 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.LINKTM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the
VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. The Windows and the Windows 2000 logos 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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As an Energy Star Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for
energy efficiency.
The International Energy 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.
Energy Star is a U.S. registered mark.

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Safety information
Owner’s record
The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the serial
number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIO-Link.
Serial number:________________________
Model number:
PCG-9326
WARNINGS
General
 Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.
 To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture.
 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
 If reporting a gas leak, do not use a modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak.
DVD-ROM
 The use of the optical instrument installed in your notebook will cause eye hazard. As the laser beam
used in this product is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. For servicing, refer
to qualified personnel only.
 TherearevisibleandinvisibleradiationswhentheDVD-ROMdriveisopen:avoiddirectexposureto
the laser beam.
Audio/Video
 Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

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Connectivity
 Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
 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.
 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.

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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)
1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment 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)
The DVD-ROM is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety
Standard EN 60825-1. Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians. Improper repairs and
use can create safety hazards.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
TO EN 60825-1

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

Welcome
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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO notebook. 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 VAIO notebook has to offer (read the details in
the Specifications chapter of this guide).
 Exceptional performance - Your PC includes a fast processor, a fast DVD-ROM
drive and an internal modem.
 Portability - The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC
power.
 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.
 Multimedia features - Enjoy the speaker(s) to listen to audio and video CDs.
 Windows®- Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.
 Communications - Access popular online services, send and receive e-mails,
browse the Internet...
 Excellent customer support - If you are experiencing any problems with your
computer, please check the VAIO-Link Website for a possible solution:
http://www.vaio-link.com.
Before contacting 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
About the User Guides
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About the User Guides
Your Documentation Pack contains paper and online user guides on a Documentation
CD-ROM:
Printed Documentation:
 AGetting Started brochure and a Customer Guide, where you will find all the
basic information to start using your notebook;
 A complete Regulatory and safety information poster;
 AModem Regulations Flyer applying to the internal modem;
 You r Sony Guarantee conditions.
Online Documentation:
1This User Guide:
 Using Your Sony Notebook 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.
 Specifications provides details on your computer, drivers and accessories.

Welcome
About the User Guides
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2Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the
Sony applications.
 About the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre-
installed on your system.
 Customizing your Notebook explains how to set your system and power
management with Sony Notebook Setup, VAIO Action Setup, PowerPanel,
BatteryScope, etc.
 Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs explains how to perform a system and an
application recovery.
3Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using, for detailed
information on features and troubleshooting.
4Refer to the Microsoft Getting Started manual for more information on
Windows®.