Sony VAIO PCG-FXA32 Manual de usuario

VAIO®Notebook

Quick Start

PCG-FXA36/PCG-FXA33/PCG-FXA32

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Contents

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

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

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

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

Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook..............13

Locating Controls and Connectors............................14

Connecting a Power Source ......................................19

Starting Your Notebook ............................................25

Shutting Down Your Notebook.................................26

Power Saving Modes.................................................27

About the Software on Your Notebook ...29

Software Overview....................................................30

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.......35

Using Your Recovery CDs........................................36

Adding Memory .........................................41

Precautions and Procedures.......................................42

Typical expansion memory configuration.................43

Removing a memory module ....................................44

Installing a memory module......................................46

Viewing the amount of memory................................47

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Troubleshooting........................................49

Troubleshooting Your Notebook .............................. 50

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 54

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .............. 55

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and

Peripheral Devices .................................................... 57

Troubleshooting Software......................................... 59

Troubleshooting the Modem..................................... 60

Troubleshooting Audio ............................................. 61

Troubleshooting the Printer ...................................... 62

Getting Help...............................................63

Software Support Information .................................. 65

Index...........................................................67

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

❑Exceptional performance*— Your notebook includes a mobile AMD

processor featuring PowerNow!™ technology†and a V.90/K56flex-

compatible modem.‡

❑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 stereo speakers or use headphones (not

supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

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

latest Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

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

Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook.

* To combine performance and portability, Sony had implemented speed-controlling technol-

ogy designed to maximize battery life during mobile computer use. Windows® reported

actual CPU speed may not reflect the maximum CPU speed.

† Processor speed may be reduced under certain conditions.

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

vider (ISP) support, and government regulations.

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❑Communications — Access popular online services, send 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 notebook’s optical disc drive and other parts may differ depending on the 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 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.

❑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.

❑Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features

of the Windows operating system.

❑VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use — Explains notes on use and offers safety

tips.

❑VAIO® Notebook Specifications Flyer — Details the hardware

specifications for your notebook.

Main unit*Power cord

AC adapter

Video cable Rechargeable

battery pack

Weight saver

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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.

✍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.

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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 dial-up connection

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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