Sony PCG-FXA53 User Manual

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

PCG-FXA50 Series

Contents

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

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

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

Registering Your Computer ........................................9

Accessing the User Guide ...........................................9

About Adding Memory ...............................................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

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

Software and Support Information ..........29

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

Software Support Information...................................31

Using the Recovery CDs...........................35

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.......36

Using Your Recovery CDs........................................37

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Troubleshooting........................................43

Troubleshooting Your Notebook .............................. 44

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 47

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .............. 47

Getting Help...............................................49

Support Options ........................................................49

Index...........................................................51

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

✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO

Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook.

❑ Exceptional performance

processor featuring PowerNow!™ technology modem.

❑ Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

‡

— Your notebook includes a mobile AMD

†

notebook, refer to the

and a V.90-compatible

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.

❑ Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

the Internet, and use fax features.

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

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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❑ 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:

Main unit

Power cord

AC adapter

Unpacking Your Notebook

Video cable Rechargeable

battery pack

* Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay.

Weight saver

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.

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

of the Windows operating system.

❑ VAIO® Notebook Safety Information — Explains notes on use and offers

safety tips.

❑ VAIO® Notebook Specifications flyer — Details the hardware

specifications for your notebook.

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Software CDs

❑ Word processing software — Enables you to reinstall the software

application 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 restore the operating system and

software that shipped with your computer, to its original factory settings, if they become corrupted or are erased.

Other

❑ Packet containing special product offers

❑ LimitedWarrantyCard

Registering Your Computer

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 have 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 register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later.

Accessing the User Guide

The online VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open this file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click VAIO User Guide.

About Adding Memory

Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the online User Guide and print those relevant steps. The supplied Specifications flyer lists the amount of memory installed, and required memory modules for upgrades.

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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 choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.

Setting up your Internet connection

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

New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.

Location Information screen

2 Follow the onscreen instructions, and click OK. The Phone and Modem

Options screen appears.

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

Phone and Modem Options screen

3 Select the location from where you are dialing, and

4 click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.

New Connection Wizard

5 Follow the onscreen instructions.

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Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook

This section provides you with some essential information to familiarize you with your VAIO computer and assist you with some of its fundamental functions.

❑ Locating Controls and Connectors

❑ Connecting a Power Source

❑ Starting Your Notebook

❑ Shutting Down Your Notebook

❑ Using Power Saving Modes

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Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

7 Battery1and2indicators

screen

2 Speakers 8 Hard disk drive indicator

3 Keyboard 9 Num Lock indicator

4 Touchpad 10 Caps Lock indicator

5 Left and right buttons 11 Scroll Lock indicator

6 Power indicator

Left

Locating Controls and Connectors

1 TV out jack 4 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400

port

2 Microphone jack 5 PC Card slots

3 Headphone jack 6 Battery bay

* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper-

ating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may

not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compati-

ble i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before

connecting compatible i.LIN K PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk

drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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Right

1 Power button

2 Optical drive (CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or DVD-ROM drive

3 Multipurpose bay

* The type of optical drive differs depending on the model you purchased.

)

Back

Locating Controls and Connectors

1 Modem jack 5 Monitor port

2 USB port 6 Ethernet port

3 Serial port 7 DC In port

4 Printer port

Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect the unit to the network, contact your network administrator.

✍ There is a ventilation slot located between the Ethernet port and the USB port. Do not

cover the ventilation slot when your notebook is on.

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