Sony PCG-FX310 User Manual

1Welcome...7Using Your VAIO Notebook...9Using the Keyboard...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.10Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has ad

Change text in this variable definition to document title.100Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD1 Turn on your computer. If your comp

Using Your Recovery CDs1018 Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears.9 Click Next. The wizard will search for the correct driver on

Change text in this variable definition to document title.102You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system andsoftware title

Using Your Recovery CDs1033 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Ente

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105TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.106Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑ Check that the notebook is plug

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1077 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts.My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not fo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.108My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.It is best to shut down your notebook

Troubleshooting Your Notebook109The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.Use the PowerPanel™ utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting

Using the Keyboard11Functions of the keyboard keysKey DescriptionNumeric keypadareaContains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use thenumeric key

Change text in this variable definition to document title.110Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Check that the notebook is plugged

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen1111 First ensure that your notebook has been started with the TV Out jackplugged in.2 Click Start, select Control Panel

Change text in this variable definition to document title.112Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an extern

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad113The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse.❑ The computer should be restarted. Follow t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.114Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices115My optical drive tray does not open.❑ Make sure the notebook is turned on.❑ Press the Eject

Change text in this variable definition to document title.116Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the softw

Troubleshooting Software117Verify that your AOL connection still functions satisfactorily with the WANNetwork Driver disabled. If you need to reverse

Change text in this variable definition to document title.118Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Check that the phone line is plugged in

Troubleshooting Audio119Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.12Combinations and functions with the Windows keyWindows key The key with the Windows® logo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.120Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.The default setting for the printer port mode i

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices121Troubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.1

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123Getting HelpSony provides you with several support options to answer questions aboutyour VAIO® Notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to thes

Change text in this variable definition to document title.124Support Options1 VAIO® Notebook User Guide and VAIO® Notebook Quick StartThe online VAIO®

Support Options1256 Sony Fax-on-DemandThis service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software, providesanswers to commonly asked questions. Yo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.126Software Support InformationAdobe Acrobat® Reader, eBook Reader, Photoshop® Elements, Pre

Software Support Information127RealJukebox, RealPlayer (Real Networks, Inc.)Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)Sound Forge® XP (Sonic Foundry, I

Change text in this variable definition to document title.128Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC(1-888-47

129IndexAAbout This Computer tab 69AC power setting 72Access Point, Wireless LAN 65addinghardware 45memory 81peripherals 45printers 51, 52adjustingbri

Using the Keyboard13IndicatorsShift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.+ R Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of

Change text in this variable definition to document title.130multimedia computer display 53network 29parallel port printer 51phone line 41port replica

Index131Smart Connect 62IEEE1394 60indicator lights 13battery 13, 33Caps Lock 14hard drive 13Num Lock 14Scroll Lock 14Insert key 11insertingCD-ROM/DVD

Change text in this variable definition to document title.132PBX 41PC Cardinserting 29slots 29Wireless LAN 66PC Cardsremoving 31troubleshooting 114PDA

Index133Printer tab 69Touchpad tab 69setup tabs 69Shift key 12Smart Connect 62softwaretroubleshooting 116Software list 89Sony Fax-on-Demand service 12

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.14Indicator lightsLight On OffNumLockThe number keys in the numerickeypad are active.The alp

Using the Keyboard15Combinations and functions with the Fn key✍ If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key func

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16Fn+ only/(F8)Control TV OutToggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV displaymodes.Connect t

Using the Touchpad17Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can pointto, select, drag, and scroll obje

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking bothbuttons si

Using the Floppy Disk Drive19Using the Floppy Disk DriveYour notebook is supplied with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay.To insert a flopp

Change text in this variable definition to document title.2Using the Weight Saver ...37To attach the weight s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.20To remove a floppy disk1 After you finish using the floppy disk, wait until the LED indica

Using the Floppy Disk Drive213 Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow.4 Slide the floppy disk drive out of the multipurpose bay.5 Insert the we

Change text in this variable definition to document title.224 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks intoplace.Insertin

Using the Optical Disc Drive23Using the Optical Disc DriveYour notebook comes with an optical disc drive, either a CD-RW/DVD ComboDrive or DVD-ROM dri

Change text in this variable definition to document title.244 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.5 Close the tray by

Using the Optical Disc Drive253 If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button, turn off thenotebook and insert a thin, straight object

Change text in this variable definition to document title.26to the proper dimensions. Also see “Selecting the Display Mode” for moreinformation.❑ If t

Using the Optical Disc Drive27❑ When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power managementprofile to DVD. With other profiles, the movies are

Change text in this variable definition to document title.28To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc*You can use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft® Windows®

Using PC Cards29Using PC CardsYour notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connectportable external devices such as another hard d

3Connecting a TV Display...56To connect a TV ...56

Change text in this variable definition to document title.302 Press the Release button a second time. The PC Card slot protector pops out.3 Insert the

Using PC Cards315 Push the PC Card slot gently into the port. Your system automatically detectsthe PC Card. The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32Notes on PC Cards❑ For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation andt

Using a Second Battery Pack33Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs,you can extend the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.345 Slide the lever toward the front of the notebook to lock the weight saver. Seealso “Usin

Using a Second Battery Pack353 When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator turns off.To remove the second battery packIf you attach two

Change text in this variable definition to document title.364 Slide the lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the release lever on thebottom o

Using the Weight Saver37Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.To attach the weight saver1 If another d

Change text in this variable definition to document title.38To remove the weight saver1 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver.2 S

Using Power Saving Modes39Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can takeadvantage of power mana

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4Displaying Battery Information...75To activate the Battery Inf

Change text in this variable definition to document title.40To activate Hibernate mode1 To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12,

Connecting a Phone Line41Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable (supplied with selected models) to takeadvantage of online services

Change text in this variable definition to document title.42Connecting to a LANYou can connect your notebook to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX-type Local Are

Connecting to a LAN434 Follow the step-by-step instructions that appear on the screen.

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45Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety ofperipherals, as discussed in the following section

Change text in this variable definition to document title.46Connecting a Port ReplicatorYour notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator

Connecting a Port Replicator471 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices.2 On the bottom of the notebook, slide the port replicato

Change text in this variable definition to document title.485 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The powerindicator turns green

Connecting a Port Replicator49To remove your notebook from the port replicator1 Turn off your notebook and the connected peripherals.2 Pull the levers

5Troubleshooting...105Troubleshooting Your Notebook ...106My notebook does not start...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.50Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to t

Connecting a Parallel Port Printer51Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterYou can connect a Windows® compatible printer to your notebook to printdocuments

Change text in this variable definition to document title.52Connecting a USB PrinterYou can connect a Windows® compatible Universal Serial Bus (USB) p

Connecting an External Display53Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect external display devices such as a computer display (monitor),multimedia

Change text in this variable definition to document title.541 Locate the Monitor jack identified by the symbol.2 Plug the display cable into this jack

Connecting an External Display55To select a displayWhen you connect an external display to the monitor jack, you can toggle theoutput between the Liqu

Change text in this variable definition to document title.56Connecting a TV DisplayYou can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting optional AV devices

Connecting a TV Display571 First ensure that your notebook has been started with the TV Out jackplugged in.2 Click Start, select Control Panel, and th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.58Connecting a USB DeviceYou can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, keyboard, sp

Connecting an i.LINK Device59Connecting an i.LINK DeviceYour VAIO®Notebook includes an i.LINK®*S400 (IEEE1394) port, whichyou can use to connect a com

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.60To connect a digital video camera recorder1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied

Connecting an i.LINK Device61❑ The i.LINK features available may vary depending on the softwareapplications you use. See the documentation that accomp

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Connecting VAIO computersConnecting with i.LINKYou can use an optional i.LINK®*cable to co

Connecting External Speakers63Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by connecting externalspeakers. See the m

Change text in this variable definition to document title.64Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an ex

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities65Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesA Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), Wireless LAN Access Point, and WirelessL

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66Wireless LAN PC CardThe Wireless LAN PC Card, which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Poi

67Customizing Your VAIO NotebookThe following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’sdefault settings:❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook S

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen1 Click

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen69Sony Notebook Setup TabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memorycapa

7WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, andwelcome to the VAIO Notebook User Guide.This User Guide provides detailed inf

Change text in this variable definition to document title.70Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power manage

Controlling Power Management71To customize Power Management settings1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar.2 Select Edit/Cre

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72the predefined profiles (except for the Disable Power Management profile), oryou can creat

Controlling Power Management73Word ProcessingOptimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard diskand display screen. You can also establis

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74Power management commandsThe PowerPanel™ utility also provides power management commands t

Displaying Battery Information75Displaying Battery InformationYou can display information for each of the batteries in your notebook. Thefollowing sec

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76To display detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to d

Displaying Battery Information77To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery Information toolbar and mod

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables yo

Selecting the Display Mode794 Click the Intel® Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics Propertiesbutton. If you want to use the TV as a displ

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81Adding Memory to Your VAIO NotebookIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand thefunctionality of your notebook. The amount of m

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume you are familiar with the

Precautions and Procedures83128 MB Memory Models256 MB Memory ModelsTotal System Memory (MB) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB)128 128192 128 64256 128 128384**

Change text in this variable definition to document title.84Removing a Memory Module1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, s

Removing a Memory Module855 Remove the memory module.6 Replace the memory bay cover.7 Tightenthescrewonthememorybaycover.Removing memory module2 Pull

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86Installing a Memory Module1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices,

Installing a Memory Module877 Press the module into place until it clicks.8 Replace the memory bay cover.9 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memor

Change text in this variable definition to document title.88Viewing the Amount of Memory1 Restart the notebook.2 Click Start on the Windows® task bar,

89About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® Notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, andcommunicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

9Using Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer:❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the Touchpad❑ Using the Floppy

Change text in this variable definition to document title.90Software OverviewYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below,d

Software Overview91Digital PrintSony Electronics Inc.This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, andorganize your digital pi

Change text in this variable definition to document title.92Microsoft® Office XP Small Business (On selected models)Microsoft Corp.With Microsoft Offi

Software Overview93PictureGear™Sony Electronics Inc.This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sonydigital still camera, o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.94Smart CaptureSony Electronics Inc.Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messag

Software Overview95VAIO Support AgentSony Electronics Inc.VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive online support.VisualFlow™Sony Electronic

Change text in this variable definition to document title.96Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following applica

Using Your Recovery CDs97Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, DriverRecovery, and System Recove

Change text in this variable definition to document title.98your computer, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent, anapplication repair

Using Your Recovery CDs996 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the unknown device (identifiedby a yellow question mark) or the device for wh