Sony PCG-FX300 Manuel utilisateur

VAIO®All-in-one

Notebook Quick Start

PCG-FX300/310/340/350/370/390 (K) (P)

Contents

Welcome.......................................................5

Features .......................................................................5

Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................7

Registering Your Notebook ........................................9

Setting up your dial-up connection ...........................10

Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook..............15

Locating Controls and Ports......................................16

Connecting a Power Source ......................................21

Starting Your Notebook ............................................27

Shutting Down Your Notebook.................................28

Power Saving Modes.................................................29

Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook 31

Precautions and Procedures.......................................32

Removing a Memory Module ...................................34

Installing a Memory Module.....................................36

Viewing the Amount of Memory ..............................38

About the Software on Your Notebook ...39

Software Overview....................................................40

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.......45

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Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 46

Troubleshooting........................................55

Troubleshooting Your Notebook .............................. 56

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 60

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .............. 62

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and

Peripheral Devices .................................................... 64

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices .............................. 67

Troubleshooting Software......................................... 68

Troubleshooting the Modem..................................... 70

Troubleshooting Audio ............................................. 71

Troubleshooting the Printer ...................................... 72

Getting Help...............................................73

Support Options ........................................................ 73

Software Support Information .................................. 75

Sony Service Center.................................................. 76

Index...........................................................77

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® all-in-one

Notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,

computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art

personal computing.

Features

Here are just some of the features your VAIO® computer has to offer:

❑Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes an Intel® processor*

featuring the latest technology, and a V.90/K56flex-compatible modem.†To

optimize performance and portability, Sony has implemented speed

controlling technology designed to maximize battery life during mobile

computer use. Windows® reported actual CPU speed may not reflect the

maximum speed.‡

❑Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC

power.

❑Sony audio and video quality — High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video,

which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of

today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment

software.

❑Multimedia features — Enjoy the built-in stereo speakers or use

headphones (not supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO®Notebook, refer to the

Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook.

*The CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

† Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, Internet Service Pro-

vider (ISP) support, and government regulations.

‡ Depending on the specific model you purchased, speed controlling technology may not be

present.

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start

❑Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes the

Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

❑Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive e-

mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features.

❑Optical disc drive (CD-RW/DVD or DVD-ROM) — The CD-RW/DVD

Combo Drive utilizes a new optical storage technology that combines the

features of both a CD-RW drive and DVD-ROM drive, providing increased

storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Optical drives

play DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and CD-R discs. (The CD-RW/DVD

Combo Drive is available on selected models only.)

✍Your computer’s optical disc drive and other components may differ depending on the

specific model you purchased.

Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

* Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay.

Documents

❑VAIO® Notebook User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains

detailed information on how to use your new notebook. Go to Start, select

VAIO Help and Support, and click VAIO User Guide to open this file.

❑VAIO® Notebook Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and

setting up your notebook, the features of your notebook, the applications

included with your system, and how to solve common problems.

❑Microsoft® Windows® Getting Started guide — Explains how to use the

basic features of the Windows operating system installed on your computer.

❑Notes on Use — Explains notes on using your notebook and offers safety

tips.

Main unit*Power cord

AC adapter

Video cable Rechargeable

battery pack

Weight saver

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start

❑Specifications Flyer — Details the hardware specifications for your

notebook.

Software CDs

❑Microsoft®Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO

computer you purchased, if the application becomes corrupted or is erased.

Recovery CDs

❑Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual

applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device

drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

❑System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to format the C:\ partition of the

hard disk drive, then reinstall the operating system and software titles that

shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased.

Other

❑Packet containing special product offers

❑Limited Warranty card

Registering Your Notebook

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive

these benefits by registering your notebook:

❑Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

❑Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for

more details.

If you did not register your notebook when you first turned it on, following these

steps to use the online computer registration service.

1Make sure your notebook is connected to a phone line.

2Click the registration icon on the VAIO® desktop.

3Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. Press

the Tab key to move from box to box.

4Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

5Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you

complete a form.

6The notebook automatically transfers your registration information using

your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number or a local number.

✍You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow

the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to

registration opportunities later.

✍You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider.

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start

Setting up your dial-up connection

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The

Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet

and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing

account.

Setting up your Internet connection (Windows XP)

1Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then

click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.

Location Information screen

2Follow the instructions onscreen and then click OK to continue. The Phone

and Modem Options screen appears.

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