User manual SONY PCG-F370

[. . . ] VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-F370/PCG-F390 Notice to Users 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. 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. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. 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 THE USE THEREOF. [. . . ] The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk. System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period. The hard disk and video display enter a low power state, and the CPU clock and processor stop. The power indicator light is tan in this mode. To activate System Idle mode Press Fn+S, or use the PowerPanel utility. To return to normal mode Press any key. Note that resuming from System Idle using the touchpad or mouse is not possible. You must press a key, a PPK (see "Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power Key (PPK) Setup" in the online document Customizing Your V AIO Notebook Computer), or the power button. 36 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode. To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode. To return to normal mode Press any key. System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode. To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn+F12. The "Save to Disk Manager" screen appears, and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode. To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state. When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds. u Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation. u Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation. Using a Second Battery Pack 37 Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full. You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights. To insert a second battery pack 1 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See "To remove the floppy disk drive" on page 24. Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay. If the battery is being used, the battery 2 indicator light turns on. Multipurpose bay Battery pack Label side facing down 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack. There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. Slide the lever toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver. See also "Using the Weight Saver" on page 40. Battery pack Weight saver 38 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. [. . . ] Install the memory module. 1 Slide the memory module into the slot. 2 Press the module into place until it clicks. 4 1 2 3 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. To view the amount of memory Turn on the computer. Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and click "Sony Notebook Setup. " The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. Click the "About This Computer" tab to view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory is not shown, repeat steps 1-4 in "To install a memory module. " 81 Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive DVD-ROM Drive Laser Diode Properties Modem Infrared Drive Bay Expansion Capabilities Built-in Capabilities Telecommunication Capabilities Connection Capabilities PCG-F370 450 MHz* Pentium III 12. 0 GB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 14. 1" XGA TFT 256 KB (on die) PCG-F390 500 MHz* Pentium III 12. 0 GB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 15. 0" XGA TFT 256 KB (on die) MPEG2 Digital Video; supports full-screen playback 128-bit accelerator with 2. 5 MB Video RAM 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound Removable 3. 5" 1. 44 MB Reads CD data from 10. 3X to 24X variable transfer rate. 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