SonyメーカーPCG-F280の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-F250/PCG-F270/PCG-F280/PCG-F290 ® ®.
Notice to Users © 1999 Sony Electr onics Inc. All rights res e rved. This manual and t he so ftwar e described herein, in whole or in part, may not be repr oduced, translat ed, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written appr oval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
Safety Information Owner’ s Record The model number and se ria l number are located on t he bottom of your Sony V AIO Notebook Computer . Record t he serial number in th e space provided he re. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center .
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li mit s for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Par t 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmfu l interference in a r esidential installation.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment (Note book Computer PCG-F250/PCG -F270/PCG-F280 / PCG-F290), please contact 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6 972 ), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center , One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for repair an d/or warranty information.
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ix Contents Welcome Ergonomic Considerations ............................................................. 2 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors ......................................... 5 Connecting a Power Source ......
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide x Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard ............................. 51 Connecting External Speakers ...................................................... 52 Connecting an External Microphone ...................
1 W elcome Congratulations on your pur chase of the Sony V AIO notebook computer . Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. About the User Guide The User Guide of fers a quick introduction and re ference to your Sony Notebook computer .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Ergonomic Considerations Y ou will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of envir onments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to apply the following er gonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments.
Welc om e 3 ❑ Lighting – Choose a location wher e windows and lights do not create glare and r eflection on the display . Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display . Y ou can also pur chase accessories for your display that help r educe glare.
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5 Using Y our Notebook Computer This section describes how to star t using your computer and how to use your computer ’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM/CD-ROM d rive.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 6 Left P ower switch (page 14) Headphone connector (pages 49, 52) K ensington Security Cable Lock port S200 i.LINK ™ connector (page 55) Infrared port connector (p.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 7 Right Back PPK buttons (see the online document Customizing Y our V AIO ® Notebook Computer for information on use) Drive bay (pages 25, 37, 39) DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive (.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 8 Bottom P ort replicator connector cover (pages 44, 46) Til t stands Drive bay RELEASE lever (pages 38, 40) 1 3 2.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 9 Connecting a Power Source Y ou can use either AC power or a r echargeable 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 cor d into the AC adapter .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 10 Using Battery Power Y ou 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 35.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 11 T o 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 d ou b le bli nk patt ern as the batter y charges).
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 12 T o remove the battery pa ck 1 Open the cover of the battery bay . 2 Pull out the battery pack. When the battery is running out of power , both the battery and power indicators blink.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 13 3 Close the cover of the battery bay . ! Y o u may lose data if you r emove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the A C adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 14 Starting Y our Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow , and lift the cover . 2 Slide the power switch on the left sid e toward the fr ont of the computer until the gr een power indicator light turns on.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 15 Shutting Down Y our Computer 1 Click the Start button on the W indows 98 taskbar . 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down W indows dialog box. 3 Select Shut down. 4 Click OK. 5 W ait for your computer to turn off automatically .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 16 Configuring Windows ® 98 The first time you turn on your computer , you need to complete a few steps to configur e the W indows 98 operating system that is already installed. The on-screen instr uctions guide you through the configuration pr ocess.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 17 Registering Y our Computer Y ou can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by r egistering your computer with Sony . ❑ Sony Customer Support – T alk to a Support Repr esentative to troubleshoot pr oblems you may be having with your computer .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 18 Using the Keyboard Y our keyboard is very similar to a typewriter ’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer -related tasks. Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator .
Using Y our Notebook Computer 19 Print Screen ke y The Print Screen ke y takes an electr onic snapshot of the screen and places it in the W indows Clipboard. Y ou can then paste the scr een shot into a docume nt and print it. Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least on e other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 20 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination Function + F1 Displays W in dows Help. + T ab Switches the selected button on the taskbar . + E Displays W indows Explorer . + F Displays the W indows Find: All Files window to f i nd a file or folder .
Using Y our Notebook Computer 21 Indicators Indicator F unction Power Light is green w hen the power to the compute r is turned on. Light is red in System Idle mode, an d flashes red in System Suspend mode. T urns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered of f.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 22 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. T o return the system to the active state, pr ess any key or pr ess the power switch o n your computer .
Using Y our Notebook Computer 23 Fn+E Eject DVD-ROM/ CD-ROM Ejects the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. † Fn+D V ideo standby T urns off the LCD in or der to save power . T o turn the LCD back on, press any key . Fn+F Change the display size Zooms the displa y si ze in or out when the display is set to a low resolution.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 24 Using the T ouchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. Y ou can point to, select, drag, and scr oll objects on the scr een using the built-in touchpad. Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 25 Using the Floppy Disk Drive The computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the drive bay . T o insert a diskett e 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 26 T o remove the floppy disk drive 1 T urn off the computer . 2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer . Slide this lever in the dir ection of the arrow . 3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay . 4 Insert the weight saver .
Using Y our Notebook Computer 27 Using the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM Drive Y our computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive (models PCG-F270/ PCG-F280/PCG-F290) or CD-R OM drive (model PCG-F250). If your computer is equipped with a DVD-ROM drive, you can play both DVD-ROMs and CD-ROMs.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 28 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently . T o play DVD-RO Ms T o achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROMs, you should use the following recommendations: Y our computer should not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 29 Using PC Cards Y our computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a network. T o insert a PC card Use the lower slot for T ype III PC cards.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 30 2 Remove the PC card slo t protector . When you use a T ype III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC car d into the PC card slot, fr ont label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the co nnector .
Using Y our Notebook Computer 31 T o remove a PC card 1 Close any applications that are using the PC card. 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close th e card. 3 Pull the PC car d release button up and pr ess it in toward the computer . 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 32 Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allo ws you to use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect your V AIO Notebook Computer to another V AIO computer that also has Smart Connect. Y ou can then use one computer to copy , delete, and edit files on the other computer .
Using Y our Notebook Computer 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices Y our computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. Y ou can use this port to communicate with othe r infrared-equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 34 ✍ Infrared communication capabil ity can be turned on and off . By default, it is not en abled when your system is shipped. T o enable infrared use , click the infrared icon in the Windows Control P anel and selec t the Enable inf rared communicatio n checkbox on the Opt ions tab .
Using Y our Notebook Computer 35 Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the sour ce of power for your computer , you can take advantage of pow er management settings to conserve battery life.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 36 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the curre nt state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode. T o activate Syst em Suspend mode Press Fn+Esc, or slide the power switch forward and r elease it immediately .
Using Y our Notebook Computer 37 Using a Second Battery Pack Y ou can purchase a second rechar geable battery pack. W ith 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.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 38 T o ch arge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power . The battery indicator flashes while the battery is char ging. See also “T o charge th e battery pack” on page 1 1 for more information.
Using Y our Notebook Computer 39 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver pr otects the drive bay when it is empty . T o attach the weight s aver 1 If another device is in the dr ive bay , remove the device. See “T o remove the floppy disk drive” on page 26 or “T o remove the second battery pack” on page 38.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 40 T o remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a r elease lever on the bottom of the weight saver . T o remove the weight saver , slide this lever in the direction of arr ow 1, then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the dir ection of arrow 2.
41 Connecting Peripheral Devices Y ou can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 42) ❑ Port replicator (page 43) ❑ Printer (page 47) ❑ Ex.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 42 Connecting a Phone Line Y ou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer . 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack.
Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 43 Connecting the Port Replicator Y our notebook computer supports the use of an optional port r eplicator . Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 44 T o attach your computer to the port replica tor T o supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator , you can connect the AC adapter dir ectly to the port replicator . 1 T urn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals.
Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 45 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into th e DC IN connector on the port replicato r . Plug the power cor d into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The power indicator light turns green. 5 T urn on the computer .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 46 T o remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off 1 T urn off your computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port r eplicator to disengage the computer from the port replicator .
Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 47 Connecting a Printer Y ou can connect a W indows 98-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. T o connect a printer ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector . Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printe r) into this port on the computer.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 48 Connecting an External Display Y ou can connect an external display to your notebook computer . For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: .
Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 49 T o connect a multimedia computer display Y ou can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a micr ophone. 1 Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector . Plug the display cable into this connector .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 50 T o connect a projector Y ou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Proje ctor , as an external display . T o select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector , you can toggle the output among the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor , or both devices.
Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 51 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Y ou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the computer by plugging the mouse or k eyboa r d i n t o t h e / Mouse/Keyboard connector . T o connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, you must use the port replicator .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 52 Connecting External Speakers Y ou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. T o connect external speakers ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector . Plug the speaker cable into this connector .
Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 53 Connecting an External Microphone Y ou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. T o connect an external micropho ne ❑ Use the to locate the Microphone connector . Plug the microphone cable into this connector .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 54 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device Y ou can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera, to the Serial connector on your computer . T o connect a digital stil l camera ❑ Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector .
Connecting P eripheral Devi ces 55 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Y ou can connect a digital video camera recor der to the S200 i.LINK™ (IEEE-1394) connector . T o connect a digital video camera re corder ❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied ) into the i.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 56 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Y ou can connect a USB device to your computer . T o conn ect a USB device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the USB connector . Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the othe r end into the USB device.
57 Getting Help Sony pr ovides several support options for your Sony computer . When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these source s for answers, in the foll.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 58 6 Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. Y ou can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics tha t you want to r eceive.
Getting Help 59 T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer . Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions befor e you call Sony Customer Support. My computer does not start ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 60 that W indows starts properly . If W indows still does not start, follow the procedur e below to initialize the BIOS. ❑ If the floppy dis k drive is empty , follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS: 1 Remove any periphe r a l devices c on nected to th e computer .
Getting Help 61 ❑ If your computer locks up while playing a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, stop the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, and r estart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. My software program “locks up” or crashes Contact the softwar e publisher or designated provider for technic a l support.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 62 ❑ If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: Make sure your DVD player ’s mute setting is of f.
Getting Help 63 ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headpho ne connector , disconnect the cable. My modem does not work ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 42 for details. ❑ Check that the phone line is working.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 64 ❑ If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer . ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector .
Getting Help 65 My PC card is not worki n g ❑ Make sure the PC car d is compatible with W indows 98. ❑ Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. The sound of my computer’ s fan is too lou d Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Contr o l Strategy setting to Quiet.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 66 Replacing the Internal Backup Battery The backup battery will last about three years. When the battery is low on power , replace it with a Sony lithium battery CR 2025 or compatible. T o replace the backup battery 1 T urn off the computer and connected devices, then unplug all the cables.
Getting Help 67 3 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter to move to the next item. T o enter 01/31/1999, for example, follow these steps: T ype 1, press Enter , type 31, press Enter , type 1999, then press Enter . 4 Press to select System T ime, then set the time (hour:minute:second).
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 68 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. Using the System Recovery CD(s) Y ou can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corr upted or accidentally erased .
Getting Help 69 T o use the System Recovery CD(s ) 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. 2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Y our Computer” on page 15. 3 W ait four seconds and turn on your computer .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 70 7 Check that Y es is selected, then press the Enter key . The computer restarts fr om the Recovery CD. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to r einstall individual applications and device drivers if they ar e corrupted or accidentally erased.
71 Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelines and pr ecautions to help protect your computer from potential damage. On Handling the LCD Sc reen ❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful when usin g the computer near a window .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 72 ❑ T o disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.
Notes on Use 73 ❑ The computer uses high-fr equency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur , re locate the computer a suitable distance away fr om the set. ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 74 On Cleaning CD-R OMs and DVD-ROMs ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause r ead errors. Proper car e of the disc is essential to maintain it s reliability .
Notes on Use 75 On Maint enance ❑ Make sure to disconne ct the power cor d before cleaning the computer . ❑ A void rubbing the LCD scr een as this can damage the scr een. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen. ❑ Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild deter gent solution.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 76 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer . Y ou can increase memory to 192 MB (or 160 MB if you have model PCG-F250) by installing optional memory modules.
Notes on Use 77 T ypical expansion memory co nfiguration for model PC G-F250 * 32 MB is the default memory amount. T ypical expansion memory configurati on for models PCG-F270 and PCG-F280 † 64 MB is the default memory amount. T ypical expansion memory co nfiguration for model PC G-F290 ‡ 128 MB is th e default memory amount.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 78 3 W ait until the computer cools down. Then open the internal speaker cover by unscre wing the left side of the cover . 4 Slide the internal speaker cover to the right, then lift it away fr om the computer . Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the cover .
Notes on Use 79 6 If you have model PCG-F280 or PCG-F290, you nee d to remove the existing memory module now . Follow the directions und er “T o remove a memory module” on page 80. 7 Remove the new memory module fr om its packaging. 8 Install the memory module.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 80 9 Replace the keyboar d and internal speaker cover . Gently pr ess the cover and slide it to the left until it fits, then tighten the scr ews. 10 T urn on the computer . 11 Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
81 Limited W arranty Statement Notebook Computer Warranty The limited warranty on your V AIO notebook computer covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a period of thr ee months from the original date of purchase. Y ou can extend the warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your computer .
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 82 This Limited W arranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be pre sented to obtain warranty service.
Limited Warranty Statement 83 For Product support, online knowledge base, fr equently asked questions, and free updates via the Internet: http://www .sony .com/pcsupport/ For Prod uct information, service assistance, re solution of a service pr oblem, or technical assistance, call: 1-888-4SONYPC (476-6972).
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 84 A vant d’envoyer le Produit à SONY pour le faire réparer , assu rez-vous d’en retir er tous produits de tierce partie, logiciels, caractéristiques, pièces, options, altérations et accessoires non garantis par SONY car SONY n’est pas responsable de la perte ou de l’endomm agement de ces articles.
Limited Warranty Statement 85 Battery Limited Warranty The limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony V AIO notebook computer covers defects in material or workmanship for a period of 30 days from the original date of pur chase. This warranty is not extendible.
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87 Index A AC adapter 5 , 9 AC power 9 accessing onli ne support 16 adding hardware 41 peripherals 41 printers 47 adjusting brightness 14 , 22 contrast 22 air circulation 72 Alt key 19 Application Rec.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 88 handling 72 lithium ion battery v maintenance 75 setting up 5 starting 14 troubleshooting 59 , 60 , 61 connecting coin-operated telephones 42 digital still camera.
Index 89 documentation 57 Energy Star ii ergonomic considerati o ns 2 , 3 Escape key 18 Express Servic e technical support 17 external devices display 3 , 50 See also monitor keyboard 51 mouse 51 spea.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 90 LCD (Video) Standby mode 60 LED indicator 25 left button 5 lever LCD 14 weight saver release 38 lighting 2 Limited Warranty 81 Limited Warranty card 17 Line In 6 .
Index 91 power saving modes 35 System Hibernation 22 , 36 System Idle 23 , 35 System Suspend 36 Video Standby 23 power sources 10 , 71 connecting 9 precautions 72 Print Screen key 19 printer 7 connect.
V AIO Notebook Computer User Guide 92 connecting 56 connector 7 , 43 , 56 mouse 56 V ventilation 72 ventilation slot 7 video came ra 55 Video Standby mode 23 volume control 22 of fan 65 troubleshootin.
デバイスSony PCG-F280の購入後に(又は購入する前であっても)重要なポイントは、説明書をよく読むことです。その単純な理由はいくつかあります:
Sony PCG-F280をまだ購入していないなら、この製品の基本情報を理解する良い機会です。まずは上にある説明書の最初のページをご覧ください。そこにはSony PCG-F280の技術情報の概要が記載されているはずです。デバイスがあなたのニーズを満たすかどうかは、ここで確認しましょう。Sony PCG-F280の取扱説明書の次のページをよく読むことにより、製品の全機能やその取り扱いに関する情報を知ることができます。Sony PCG-F280で得られた情報は、きっとあなたの購入の決断を手助けしてくれることでしょう。
Sony PCG-F280を既にお持ちだが、まだ読んでいない場合は、上記の理由によりそれを行うべきです。そうすることにより機能を適切に使用しているか、又はSony PCG-F280の不適切な取り扱いによりその寿命を短くする危険を犯していないかどうかを知ることができます。
ですが、ユーザガイドが果たす重要な役割の一つは、Sony PCG-F280に関する問題の解決を支援することです。そこにはほとんどの場合、トラブルシューティング、すなわちSony PCG-F280デバイスで最もよく起こりうる故障・不良とそれらの対処法についてのアドバイスを見つけることができるはずです。たとえ問題を解決できなかった場合でも、説明書にはカスタマー・サービスセンター又は最寄りのサービスセンターへの問い合わせ先等、次の対処法についての指示があるはずです。